Anti CD20 (Rituximab) therapy in refractory pediatric rheumatic diseases

Objectives: We aim to report the efficacy and safety of rituximab (RTX) in patients diagnosed with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) refractory to conventional treatment. Methods: A retrospective review was made of all medical records of patients wi...

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Main Authors: Joel Reis, Francisca Aguiar, Iva Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia 2016-01-01
Series:Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa
Subjects:
JIA
Online Access:http://www.actareumatologica.com/files/article/1099_anti_cd20_rituximab_therapy_in_refractory_pediatric_rheumatic_diseases_file.pdf