Development of Crohn's disease following anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy (etanercept)

YAZISIZ V., Avci A. B., Erbasan F., YILDIRIM B., Terzioglu E.

COLORECTAL DISEASE, cilt.10, sa.9, ss.953-954, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01490.x
  • Dergi Adı: COLORECTAL DISEASE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.953-954
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Inhibition of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha is effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Anti-TNF antibodies such as infliximab, etanercept and adalimumab are commonly used. There are structural and functional differences among these agents. We describe development of Crohn's disease in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis receiving anti-TNF therapy. This case suggests that the appearance of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients on anti-TNF therapy must be evaluated to find out whether this is a new onset or an exacerbation of underlying inflammatory bowel disease.

Inhibition of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha is effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Anti-TNF antibodies such as infliximab, etanercept and adalimumab are commonly used. There are structural and functional differences among these agents. We describe development of Crohn's disease in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis receiving anti-TNF therapy. This case suggests that the appearance of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients on anti-TNF therapy must be evaluated to find out whether this is a new onset or an exacerbation of underlying inflammatory bowel disease.