Rituximab-Induced Interstitial Lung Disease in Pemphigus Patients: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature

Authors

  • Niporn Jariyakulwong Department of dermatology, Phramongkutklao college of medicine, Thailand.
  • Julphat Intarasupht Department of dermatology, Phramongkutklao college of medicine, Thailand.

Keywords:

Rituximab, Drug-induced interstitial lung disease, Pemphigus

Abstract

Rituximab is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody approved as a novel effective first-line treatment for severe pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus. Rituximab is generally safe, but uncommon fatal adverse events such as drug-induced interstitial lung disease have been reported. We reported two patients who developed rituximab-induced interstitial lung disease despite receiving the recommended standard dosages and review of the literature.

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Published

2024-03-06

How to Cite

Jariyakulwong, N., & Intarasupht, J. (2024). Rituximab-Induced Interstitial Lung Disease in Pemphigus Patients: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 40(1), 18–22. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/265873

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