Case Report: Pemetrexed-induced pseudocellulitis: a rare adverse effect to be recognized for better management

Emma Proux1, Jeanne Chen2, Caroline Bonhomme3,4

  • 1Dermatology Department, University Hospital of Nantes, Nantes, France.

Frontiers in Oncology
|October 24, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Pemetrexed-induced pseudocellulitis (PIP) mimics infections but is an inflammatory reaction. Early recognition and corticosteroid treatment are key to avoiding unnecessary antibiotics and improving patient care.