Splenic tuberculosis in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis treated with adalimumab

We present a rare case of splenic tuberculosis in a 42-year old man with long-standing ankylosing spondylitis treated with adalimumab. We review the association between antitumor necrosis factor therapy and splenic tuberculosis. Our case, like many other reported cases, illustrates that the index of...

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Main Authors: M. Fernandes, A.M. Ferreira, A. Ferreira, T. Tosin, E. Paiva, V.F. Azevedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-11-01
Series:Reumatismo
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Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/535