Pustular skin lesions in patients treated with infliximab: report of two cases

被引:23
作者
Starmans-Kool, MJF [1 ]
Peeters, HRM [1 ]
Houben, HHML [1 ]
机构
[1] Atrium Med Ctr, Dept Rheumatol, NL-6401 CX Heerlen, Netherlands
关键词
adverse events; infliximab; pustular psoriasis; TNF-alpha blockers;
D O I
10.1007/s00296-004-0567-5
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Two cases are presented in which repeated use of the TNF-alpha blocker infliximab may have led to development of pustular skin lesions. These findings might result in an improved understanding regarding the safety of infliximab with long-term usage.
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页码:550 / 552
页数:3
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