European Journal of Rheumatology
Case-Based Review

Concurrent use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor and tyrosine kinase inhibitor in ankylosing spondylitis and myeloid neoplasm

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Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States

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Section of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States

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Section of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States

Eur J Rheumatol 2022; 9: 215-216
DOI: 10.5152/eurjrheum.2022.21097
Read: 1218 Downloads: 445 Published: 24 January 2022

Biologic disease-modifying agents (bDMARDs) are highly effective in controlling the symptoms of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The decision on whether to continue bDMARDs following a cancer diagnosis can be challenging for patients and physicians. Here, we describe a case of a middle-aged male with ankylosing spondylitis who was controlled on infliximab (IFX) and found to have a myeloid neoplasm with Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor Beta rearrangement. The patient was started on a tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib. Given its significant positive effect on patient’s quality of life, IFX was continued with a favorable outcome. This case highlights the importance of shared decisionmaking in balancing risks and benefits of immunosuppressants in appropriate cases of hematologic malignancy.

Cite this article as: Gupta A, Afinogenova Y, Podoltsev NA, Danve A. Concurrent use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor and tyrosine kinase inhibitor in ankylosing spondylitis and myeloid neoplasm. Eur J Rheumatol. 2022;9(4):215-216.

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