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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025

Toripalimab induces exacerbation of psoriasis in an esophageal cancer patient: a case report.

Luping Zhao, Zhen Cheng, Piaopiao Li

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2025. 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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Luping ZhaoDepartment of Pharmacy, Dongyang People's Hospital, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China.
Zhen ChengDepartment of Medical Oncology, Dongyang People's Hospital, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China.
Piaopiao LiDepartment of Pharmacy, Dongyang People's Hospital, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China.

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Abstract

Background: Toripalimab in combination with cisplatin and paclitaxel is indicated as a first-line treatment for metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Toripalimab, a PD-1 inhibitor, commonly causes immune-related adverse reactions such as immune-related rash, immune-related pneumonitis, and immune-related diarrhea and colitis. This study reports a case of toripalimab-induced exacerbation of psoriasis in an esophageal cancer patient, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and management in such treatments. Case presentation: A 60-year-old male patient with a history of well-controlled psoriasis without medication and no other significant medical conditions was hospitalized due to recurrence and exacerbation of psoriasis following two cycles of Toripalimab combined with cisplatin and nab-paclitaxel therapy after esophageal malignancy surgery. The psoriasis flare-up was considered to be induced by Toripalimab. After admission, the patient was treated with high-dose methylprednisolone. Upon symptom control, the steroid dosage was gradually tapered and completely discontinued over a total course of approximately eight weeks, with no recurrence throughout the tapering and discontinuation period. Conclusion: For cancer patients with pre-existing autoimmune diseases, particularly those with psoriasis, comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation is essential before initiating Toripalimab therapy. During immunotherapy cycles, specialized follow-up by dermatologists and clinical pharmacists is recommended to monitor the status of pre-existing dermatological conditions and potential adverse reactions.

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adverse effectscase reportesophageal cancerpsoriasistoripalimab

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PMCPMC12420221

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