Dramatic reduction of chronic lymphoedema of the lower limb with sorafenib therapy

Melanoma Res. 2008 Apr;18(2):161-2. doi: 10.1097/CMR.0b013e3282f3d117.

Abstract

This paper describes an interesting case report based on a patient who had a dramatic and astounding reduction in her chronic lymphoedema while on sorafenib.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Benzenesulfonates / administration & dosage
  • Benzenesulfonates / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Lymphedema / drug therapy*
  • Lymphedema / radiotherapy
  • Lymphedema / surgery
  • Melanoma / radiotherapy
  • Melanoma / secondary*
  • Melanoma / surgery
  • Niacinamide / analogs & derivatives
  • Phenylurea Compounds
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Pyridines / administration & dosage
  • Pyridines / therapeutic use*
  • Sorafenib

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Benzenesulfonates
  • Phenylurea Compounds
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Pyridines
  • Niacinamide
  • Sorafenib