Occurrence of pustular psoriasis after treatment of Crohn disease with infliximab

Pediatr Dermatol. 2010 Sep-Oct;27(5):539-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01267.x. Epub 2010 Aug 26.

Abstract

We report a case of pustular psoriasis induced by anti-TNF-α therapy in a 12-year-old boy with inflammatory bowel disease. This is a well-documented phenomenon but remains a clinical challenge, especially when presenting in the pediatric setting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / adverse effects*
  • Biopsy
  • Child
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy*
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Infliximab
  • Male
  • Psoriasis / chemically induced*
  • Psoriasis / pathology*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Infliximab