Abstract
We report the first case of Hughes Stovin Syndrome successfully treated with long-lasting tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) blocker (infliximab) treatment. Because of the failure of the standard therapeutic regimen with steroids and cyclophosphamide, infliximab was started achieving a stable disease remission and a complete resolution of pulmonary aneurysms. Hughes Stovin Syndrome, although rare, is a life-threatening condition that needs to be timely identified and treated aggressively. Our report underlines the importance of TNF-α blocker treatment in Hughes Stovin Syndrome, suggesting its use as long-term safe and useful.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E13-E15 |
Journal | Pediatric Pulmonology |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- antiTNF-α
- Hughes Stovin
- pulmonary aneurisms
- treat ment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine