Infliximab-Induced Lupus: A Case Report

Vítor Magno Pereira1, Carla Andrade1, Ricardo Figueira2

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Funchal, Portugal.

Summary

Infliximab treatment for ulcerative proctitis can induce lupus-like symptoms, including joint pain and positive autoantibodies. Discontinuation of infliximab led to symptom resolution and normalization of autoantibody levels.