Drug-induced lupus with leukocytoclastic vasculitis: a rare expression associated with adalimumab

Drug-induced lupus with leukocytoclastic vasculitis: a rare expression associated with adalimumab

AbstractTNF alpha antagonist-induced lupus-like syndrome is a rare condition which predominantly affects women (4:1). The average age of onset is 46-51 years. It occurs after exposure to TNF alpha antagonist and disappears after discontinuation of such agents. The pathogenic mechanism for developmen...

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Main Authors: Carolina Forte Amarante, Livia Mendes Sabia Acedo, Fátima Maria de Oliveira Rabay, Benedito do Espírito Santo Campos, Márcia Lanzoni de Alvarenga Lira, Samuel Henrique Mandelbaum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2015-06-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Subjects:
Exposure to biological agents
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha
Vasculitis, leukocytoclastic, cutaneous
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