Infliximab Induced Cardiac Tamponade
Ir Med J
; 3(112): 902, 2019 03 14.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31124350
ABSTRACT
Aim To report the first case of cardiac tamponade related to Infliximab induction therapy in an Ulcerative Colitis patient. Methods Review of published case reports. Results This complication was likely due to a type 3 hypersensitivity immune-complex reaction resulting in a reactive pericardial effusion Discussion Though rare, this case demonstrates how autoimmune reaction to anti-TNFð¼ therapy can initially mimic infection, as our patient presented with tachycardia, hypotension, raised inflammatory and infective markers and fever.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Gastrointestinal Agents
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Colitis, Ulcerative
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Infliximab
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Ir Med J
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article