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ArticleCureus2026

Combined Immunotherapy and Hepatic Resection in Cutaneous Melanoma Liver Metastases.

Ana Luís Martins, Joana Oliveira, Adriana Ferreira, Rui Caetano Oliveira, Rui Martins

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ana Luís MartinsGeneral Surgery, Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Coimbra Francisco Gentil, Coimbra, PRT.
Joana OliveiraOncology, Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Coimbra Francisco Gentil, Coimbra, PRT.
Adriana FerreiraGeneral Surgery, Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Coimbra Francisco Gentil, Coimbra, PRT.
Rui Caetano OliveiraPathology, Coimbra University and Hospital Center, Coimbra, PRT.
Rui MartinsGeneral Surgery, Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Coimbra Francisco Gentil, Coimbra, PRT.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Melanoma is an aggressive malignancy with a high risk of distant metastasis, including hepatic involvement, which is associated with poor prognosis. We report a patient initially diagnosed with stage IA melanoma who developed an isolated liver metastasis seven years later. Molecular analysis identified a TP53 mutation and PD-L1 expression ≥ 1%. Treatment with nivolumab achieved a sustained radiological and biochemical response over four years. Owing to favorable systemic control and resectable disease, surgical liver resection was performed. Follow-up demonstrated no evidence of recurrence. At 48 months after initiation of immunotherapy and 12 months after surgery, the patient remains alive and disease-free. This case supports the integration of immunotherapy and surgery in selected patients with metastatic melanoma to the liver and highlights the importance of multidisciplinary management.

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immunotherapyliver metastasismalignant melanomamultidisciplinary managementnivolumab

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PMID42083718
PMCPMC13135771

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