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Title:

Using TNF-alpha antagonist adalimumab for treatment for multisystem sarcoidosis: a case study.

Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Lahmer, T; Knopf, A; Lanzl, I; Heemann, U; Thuermel, K
Abstract:
We report the usage of the TNF-alpha antagonist adalimumab in patients with progressive multisystem sarcoidosis. Three patients with multisystem sarcoidosis (MSS) were treated with adalimumab for 12 months. All three patients were quickly responded to adalimumab and experienced a nearly complete regression of the symptoms that lead to an intensive immunosuppression. However, some accompanying symptoms of sarcoidosis, such as splenomegalia, did not respond. One patient suffered 18 months later a...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Rheumatol Int
Year:
2012
Journal volume:
32
Journal issue:
8
Pages contribution:
2367-70
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00296-011-1968-x
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21644042
Print-ISSN:
0172-8172
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Nephrologie (Prof. Heemann); Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik; Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde
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