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Infliximab use and sequential occurrence of autoantibodies and neoplasia in a patient with spondyloarthritis

The development of antinuclear antibodies after long-term use of anti-TNF therapy has been reported by several authors. The occurrence of lymphoproliferative neoplasms and, less commonly, solid tumors has also been reported. We present a case ofsimultaneous development of antinuclear antibodies and solid tumor in a patient with spondyloarthritis while on infliximab therapy. The implications and possible correlations with a solid tumor occurrence are reviewed and discussed

infliximab; antinuclear antibodies; neoplasia; spondyloarthritis


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