Some rare cases of erysipelas-like or pseudocellulitis have been reported in relation to gemcitabine. This rare adverse event is more frequent in the presence of edema. Here, we report a case of pseudocellulitis after adjuvant treatment for pancreatic cancer. Oncologists should be aware of this infrequent and non-well understood adverse event. They should be especially careful when administering gemcitabine in the presence of lymphedema.

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