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ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2026

Calciphylaxis as a Rare Complication Associated with Pemigatinib Treatment-A Case Report.

Katarina Čular, Dora Tomek Hamzić, Ljiljana Smiljanić Tomičević, Daška Štulhofer Buzina, Mirna Bradamante, Luka Simetić, Ivan Bilić, Borislav Belev

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Katarina ČularDepartment of Oncology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-0454-4270
Dora Tomek HamzićDepartment of Oncology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Ljiljana Smiljanić TomičevićDivision of Clinical immunology and Reumathology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Daška Štulhofer BuzinaDepartment of Dermatovenerology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-9018-5779
Mirna BradamanteDepartment of Dermatovenerology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Luka SimetićDepartment of Oncology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Ivan BilićDepartment of Oncology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0009-0001-3202-0060
Borislav BelevDepartment of Oncology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.

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Abstract

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) inhibitors such as pemigatinib are targeted therapies for cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 alterations. While generally well tolerated, they are associated with unique adverse events. Calciphylaxis, a potentially fatal vascular calcification disorder, is a rare complication. We present a 43-year-old woman with metastatic intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma harboring an FGFR2 fusion who developed calciphylaxis after seven months of pemigatinib therapy. Despite drug discontinuation, antibiotics, and multidisciplinary supportive care, she deteriorated rapidly and died from sepsis and advanced disease. Histopathological analysis confirmed dermal and vascular calcifications consistent with calciphylaxis. This case highlights the importance of early recognition of cutaneous lesions in patients on FGFR inhibitors. Prompt cessation of therapy, management of metabolic derangements, and consideration of sodium thiosulfate may be lifesaving.

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Antineoplastic AgentsCalciphylaxisCholangiocarcinomaMorpholinesPyrimidinesAdultFemaleHumansPyrrolesAntineoplastic AgentsMorpholinespemigatinibPyrimidinesPyrrolescalciphylaxischolangiocarcinomapemigatinib

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