Title of article :
Regression of severe Behcet’s eye disease with Infliximab therapy; first two cases treated in Pakistan
Author/Authors :
Ishaq, Saliha Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Medicine, Pakistan , Saeed, Anum Ziauddin University Hospital, Pakistan , Jawad, Majid Ziauddin University Hospital, Pskistan
From page :
1242
To page :
1244
Abstract :
We present two cases of Behcet s Disease with severe eye problems along with oral and genital ulcerations. Both cases, initially were treated with steroids and oral immunosuppressive agents, but did not show a response and ocular disease became worse. Both the cases were kept on Infliximab therapy. an immediate positive response with improvement in vision and symptoms was seen. After initial infusions the ocular damage in both the cases stopped
Keywords :
Behcet s disease , Ocular disease , Uveitis , Infliximab , Anti TNF , alpha drugs
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Record number :
2651947
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