Leflunomide-induced aseptic meningitis.
Drug-induced aseptic meningitis is uncommon and occurs primarily in patients with autoimmune disease. We report the first known case of leflunomide-induced aseptic meningitis, in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
Cohen
Jean-David
JD
Immuno-rheumatology department, Hôpital Lapeyronie, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France. jd-cohen@chu-montpellier.fr
Jorgensen
Christian
C
Sany
Jacques
J
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007555:Isoxazoles / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077339:Leflunomide; D008297:Male; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008875:Middle Aged
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007555:Isoxazoles; D000077339:Leflunomide