| Literature DB >> 15996084 |
Alexa B Adams1, Michael Kazim, Thomas J A Lehman.
Abstract
Adalimumab is a fully humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody to tumor necrosis factor-a. We describe 2 patients (17 and 13 years of age) with refractory, steroid-dependent, recurrent nonspecific orbital myositis not controlled with standard immunosuppressive medications. Both improved with adalimumab treatment, allowing reduction in corticosteroid dosage without disease flare.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15996084
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Rheumatol ISSN: 0315-162X Impact factor: 4.666