Efficacy of infliximab in the treatment for dermatomyositis with acute interstitial pneumonia: a study of fourteen cases and literature review

Rheumatol Int. 2013 Oct;33(10):2455-8. doi: 10.1007/s00296-012-2653-4. Epub 2013 May 29.

Abstract

This retrospective study assessed the efficacy of infliximab therapy in 14 patients with dermatomyositis with acute interstitial pneumonia. Ten patients starting treatment at an early stage of the disease achieved satisfactory relief, while four patients treated at a late stage failed to respond to the treatment and died.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatomyositis / complications
  • Dermatomyositis / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infliximab
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / complications
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / drug therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Infliximab