Department of Pathology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
Mini Review
Induction or Exacerbation of Psoriatic Lesions During Anti-TNF- α Therapy
Author(s): Eiichi Morii*
Paradoxical cases of psoriatic lesions induced or exacerbated by anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α therapy have been reported more frequently
in recent years, but data related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are rare. A systematic literature review was performed to provide information
about this adverse effect in patients with IBD who receive anti-TNF therapy. Paradoxical cases of psoriatic lesions induced or exacerbated by
anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α therapy have been reported more frequently in recent years, but data related to inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD) are rare. A systematic literature review was performed to provide information about this adverse effect in patients with IBD who receive anti-
TNF therapy. In the last few years, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) antagonists such as infliximab and adalimumab have revolutioniz.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2476-1958.2022.07.167