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http://dx.doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2012.83.3.400

A Case of Bowen's Disease During Adalimumab Treatment for Felty's Syndrome  

Park, Ha-Yeol (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
Kim, Hyun-Sook (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
Hong, Ran (Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
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The Korean Journal of Medicine / v.83, no.3, 2012 , pp. 400-404 More about this Journal
Abstract
Felty's syndrome is an uncommon condition characterized by the combination of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), splenomegaly, and neutropenia. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and biologic agents have been used to treat early RA to achieve remission. Anti-tumor necrosis factor $(TNF)-{\alpha}$ agents are effective for controlling the disease; however, some studies have suggested the possibility of adverse effects such as increased frequency of infection or malignancy. Bowen's disease, known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ, is a skin cancer that can be caused by sun exposure, arsenic ingestion, human papilloma virus, skin damage, and prolonged immunosuppression. We report the case of a 64-year-old female diagnosed with Bowen's disease during treatment with an anti-TNF agent for Felty's syndrome with a review of the literature.
Keywords
Anti-tumor necrosis factor agent; Bowen's disease; Felty's syndrome;
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