Occurrence of pustular psoriasis after treatment of Crohn disease with infliximab.
We report a case of pustular psoriasis induced by anti-TNF-α therapy in a 12-year-old boy with inflammatory bowel disease. This is a well-documented phenomenon but remains a clinical challenge, especially when presenting in the pediatric setting.
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Henry Ford Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Detroit, Michigan 48126, USA. cbrooks6@hfhs.org
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D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D000069285:Infliximab; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000069285:Infliximab