Ahmed ZS, Joad S, Singh M, Bandagi SS. Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis successfully treated with etanercept.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2014;
15:94-6. [PMID:
24624249 PMCID:
PMC3949737 DOI:
10.12659/ajcr.890074]
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Abstract
PATIENT
Female, 51 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis Symptoms: Joint pain • pruritic rush
MEDICATION
Etanercept Clinical Procedure: - Specialty: Rheumatology.
OBJECTIVE
Rare disease.
BACKGROUND
Interstitial granulomatous disease (IGD) is a rare skin condition that presents with erythematous and violaceous plaques, and may be associated with pruritus and pain. The cause remains unknown, but is often associated with autoimmune disease and drug-related adverse effects. It is diagnosed via biopsy, and the treatment remains unclear.
CASE REPORT
We report a case of biopsy-proven IGD associated with rheumatoid arthritis that was treated successfully with etanercept therapy.
CONCLUSIONS
We emphasize that anti-TNF antibodies may be clinically effective for the treatment of IGD.
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