Tuberculous Peritonitis in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Infliximab
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
;
: 320-323, 2011.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-22743
ABSTRACT
One of the severe adverse reactions to anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy is the reactivation of tuberculosis. We present a case of tuberculous peritonitis in a 57-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that appeared during treatment with infliximab. Confirming a diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis is difficult and can be delayed because of the nonspecific symptoms, the rarity of the disease and the low detection rate of mycobacteria in ascites fluid. This case illustrates that prompt anti-tuberculous therapy is needed for suspected cases of tuberculous peritonitis in RA patients treated with infliximab.
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Assunto principal:
Artrite Reumatoide
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Ascite
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Tuberculose
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Peritonite Tuberculosa
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Infliximab
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Anticorpos Monoclonais
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Necrose
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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