Infliximab-Induced Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Bortezomib-Induced Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus

“…Until recently, there have been only two reports of drugassociated LET [16,17]. The causal association between bortezomib and induction of LET in this case was underlined by the pattern of a resolving rash following removal of the drug while other parameters (medications, lifestyle, laboratory parameters, etc.)…”

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Update of therapeutic options

“…LET completely resolved after discontinuing therapy and, interestingly, did not relapse after administering another TNF-alfa antagonist (etanercept). 159 In another study, 4 of 5 patients with infliximab-induced lupus-like syndrome tolerated an alternative TNF-alfa inhibitor (3 patients, adalimumab; 1 patient, etanercept). 150 Etanercept.…”

Role of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Blockers in Inducing Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus in “Rhupus Syndrome”

“…Drug-induced LET has been reported in 3 cases. One patient with RA developed LET after 13 infusions of infliximab 7 ; the second case of LET was induced by thiazide diuretics; and the third occurred as a manifestation of immune restoration following initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) 8 . The drugs noted in the second and third case reports were not used in our case.…”