title: Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis successfully treated with etanercept.
abstract: METHODS
  Female, 51 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis Symptoms: Joint pain • pruritic rush
  
  
  METHODS
  Etanercept Clinical Procedure: - Specialty: Rheumatology.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Rare disease.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Interstitial granulomatous disease (IGD) is a rare skin condition that presents with erythematous and violaceous plaques, and may be associated with pruritus and pain. The cause remains unknown, but is often associated with autoimmune disease and drug-related adverse effects. It is diagnosed via biopsy, and the treatment remains unclear.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a case of biopsy-proven IGD associated with rheumatoid arthritis that was treated successfully with etanercept therapy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We emphasize that anti-TNF antibodies may be clinically effective for the treatment of IGD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Zavier Shawkat
authors.initials: ZS
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Sabaa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Joad
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Manpreet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Rheumatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Sabiha S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Bandagi
keywords: Etanercept; Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis (IGD); Rheumatoid Arthritis