[Crohn's disease and the SAPHO syndrome during treatment with infliximab: a case report and review of literature]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2007 Jun-Jul;31(6-7):607-10. doi: 10.1016/s0399-8320(07)89438-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a 40 year-old Turkish woman with severe ileal Crohn's disease associated with palmoplantar pustulosis and aseptic spondylitis, also known as the SAPHO syndrome. However, in the present case, the syndrome developed three months after starting infliximab (Remicade) therapy, which is generally used to treat the SAPHO syndrome. This case-report discusses the unclear relationship between Crohn's disease, the appearance of a SAPHO syndrome and treatment with infliximab.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / adverse effects*
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infliximab

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Infliximab