Developing of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis during Etanercept Therapy. (6th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ortiz-Sierra, María Clara; Echeverri, Andrés Felipe; Tobón, Gabriel J.; Cañas, Carlos Alberto
• Other Names: Melchiorre D. Academic Editor.; Orellana C. Academic Editor.; Pineda C. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in rheumatology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-03-06
• Subjects: Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Rheumatology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/210108
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6889

Abstract

Abstract : We describe a 67-year-old woman who developed c-ANCA positive vasculitis with involvement in eyes, skin, kidney, peripheral nerves, and upper and lower airway during treatment with etanercept therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. A diagnosis of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis was done. Thus, anti-TNF therapy may be associated with the development of ANCA positive vasculitis.