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Psoriasis and tamoxifen therapy: a case report
1Dipartimento di Terapie Oncologiche Integrate, ULSS 21, Legnago Verona, Italy.
Tumori
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Tamoxifen treatment for advanced breast cancer led to the unexpected clearance of chronic plaque psoriasis. Psoriatic lesions resolved for months, even after discontinuing tamoxifen therapy.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Chronic plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition.
- Advanced breast cancer requires systemic treatment.
- Hormonal therapies are used in breast cancer treatment.