| Literature DB >> 18762861 |
Hideko Nakahara1, Toru Mima, Naoko Yoshio-Hoshino, Masato Matsushita, Jun Hashimoto, Norihiro Nishimoto.
Abstract
Interleukin-6 overproduction is pathologically involved in adult onset Still's disease (AOSD). We successfully treated a man with refractory AOSD utilizing tocilizumab. Tocilizumab was discontinued after 15 doses due to intestinal bleeding, but the efficacy was sustained over 21 months. Tocilizumab was readministered safely upon recurrence and showed similar efficacy over 6 years. Corticosteroid and NSAIDs could be discontinued and intestinal bleeding was no more observed. Tocilizumab can be a therapeutic option for AOSD.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18762861 DOI: 10.1007/s10165-008-0116-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mod Rheumatol ISSN: 1439-7595 Impact factor: 3.023