Infliximab-induced lupus erythematosus in a case of ulcerative colitis

Jun Nishikawa, Takako Miyazaki, Nobuhiro Suzuki, Yuko Itaya, Hidemoto Yamawaki, Hiroshi Mihara, Yushi Hasumoto, Haruka Fujinami, Kohei Ogawa, Ayumu Hosokawa, Takahiko Kudo, Toshiro Sugiyama*

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Abstract

Infliximab is widely used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, but despite its good clinical efficacy and tolerance, drug-induced autoimmune disorders have been reported as adverse reactions and are a matter of concern. Here we report a patient with ulcerative colitis who developed drug-induced lupus erythematosus after infliximab treatment While this is a rare complication of infliximab, early diagnosis and successful management are essential.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1535-1539
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Japanese Society of Gastroenterology
Volume108
Issue number9
StatePublished - 2011/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gastroenterology

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