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Küçükali B, Gezgin Yıldırım D, Esmeray Şenol P, Özdemir HB, Bakkaloğlu SA. Etanercept-associated episcleritis: a pediatric case report of a paradoxical adverse reaction and review of the literature. Clin Rheumatol 2024; 43:799-808. [PMID: 37845415 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-023-06793-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Scleritis is an inflammation of the episcleral and scleral tissues, characterized by injection in both superficial and deep episcleral vessels. When only episcleral tissue is involved, it is referred to as episcleritis. Episcleritis is mainly idiopathic but may be secondary to an underlying rheumatologic disease. Despite being rare, drug-associated episcleritis and scleritis should also be included in the differential diagnosis. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors are generally well-tolerated, but etanercept, in particular, has the potential to cause paradoxical adverse reactions including ocular inflammations, such as uveitis, scleritis, and ocular myositis. Etanercept differs in its mechanism of action from other TNF-α inhibitors as it acts as a decoy receptor, and this may partly explain the more frequently reported etanercept-associated ocular inflammation. Etanercept may also be ineffective in preventing ocular inflammation. However, the dechallenge and rechallenge phenomena have proven there is a causative link between etanercept and new-onset ocular inflammation. We report a case of a 15-year-old boy with enthesitis-related arthritis and familial Mediterranean fever who presented with episcleritis and blepharitis while receiving etanercept treatment and subsequently showed dechallenge and rechallenge reactions. Therefore, physicians should also be aware that episcleritis should be considered a paradoxical adverse reaction to etanercept and can occur in pediatric patients. We also reviewed the English literature to provide an overview and evaluate intervention options.
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- Batuhan Küçükali
- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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van Straalen JW, Akay G, Kouwenberg CV, de Roock S, Kalinina Ayuso V, Wulffraat NM, de Boer J, Swart JF. Methotrexate therapy associated with a reduced rate of new-onset uveitis in patients with biological-naïve juvenile idiopathic arthritis. RMD Open 2023; 9:rmdopen-2023-003010. [PMID: 37094979 PMCID: PMC10151999 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To study the effect of methotrexate (MTX) therapy on new-onset uveitis in patients with biological-naïve juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS In this matched case-control study, we compared MTX exposure between cases with JIA-associated chronic uveitis (JIA-U) and patients with JIA and without JIA-U at the time of matching (controls). Data were collected from electronic health records of the University Medical Centre Utrecht, the Netherlands. Cases with JIA-U were matched 1:1 to JIA control patients based on JIA diagnosis date, age at JIA diagnosis, JIA subtype, antinuclear antibodies status and disease duration. The effect of MTX on JIA-U onset was analysed using a multivariable time-varying Cox regression analysis. RESULTS Ninety-two patients with JIA were included and characteristics were similar between cases with JIA-U (n=46) and controls (n=46). Both ever-use of MTX and exposure years were lower in cases with JIA-U than in controls. Cases with JIA-U significantly more often discontinued MTX treatment (p=0.03) and out of those who did, 50% afterwards developed uveitis within 1 year. On adjusted analysis, MTX was associated with a significantly reduced new-onset uveitis rate (HR: 0.35; 95% CI: 0.17 to 0.75). No different effect was observed between a low (<10 mg/m2/week) and standard MTX dose (≥10 mg/m2/week). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates an independent protective effect of MTX on new-onset uveitis in patients with biological-naïve JIA. Clinicians might consider early initiation of MTX in patients at high uveitis risk. We advocate more frequent ophthalmologic screening in the first 6-12 months after MTX discontinuation.
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- Joeri W van Straalen
- Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Department of Paediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Department of Paediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Department of Paediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Department of Paediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Department of Paediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Maccora I, Marrani E, Pagnini I, Mastrolia MV, de Libero C, Caputo R, Simonini G. Challenges and management of childhood non-infectious chronic uveitis. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2023; 19:599-611. [PMID: 36996498 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2023.2198210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Childhood uveitis is a sight-threatening condition, because if not properly recognized and treated can lead to several ocular complications and blindness. It represents a real challenge not only from an etiologic/diagnostic point of view, but also for management and therapy. AREAS COVERED In this review we will discuss the main etiologies, the diagnostic approach, risk factors associated to childhood non-infectious uveitis (cNIU), and the difficulties in eye examination in childhood. Moreover, we will discuss the treatment of cNIU in term of therapeutic choice, timing of initiation and withdrawal. EXPERT OPINION Identification of specific diagnosis is mandatory to prevent severe complications, thus a thorough differential diagnosis is essential. Pediatric eye examination may be extremely challenging due to the scarce collaboration, but novel techniques and biomarkers will help in identify low grade of inflammation, eventually modify long-term outcomes. Once identified the appropriate diagnosis, recognition of children who may benefit of a systemic treatment is crucial. What, When and how long are the key questions to address in this field. Current evidence and future results of ongoing clinical trials will help in driving treatment. A proper ocular screening, not only in the context of systemic disease, should be discussed by experts.
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- Ilaria Maccora
- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
- NeuroFARBA department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
- NeuroFARBA department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Juvenile idiopathische Arthritis: Gelenk- und
Uveitis-Schübe oft gleichzeitig. AKTUEL RHEUMATOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1864-6863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ein Teil der Kinder und Jugendlichen mit einer juvenilen idiopathischen
Arthritis (JIA) entwickeln im Verlauf eine Uveitis. Besteht ein zeitlicher
Zusammenhang zwischen den Gelenkmanifestationen und der Augenerkrankung? Und
sollte im Arthritisschub gezielt nach einer Uveitis gesucht werden? Diesen
Frage ging ein Forscherteam aus den USA mithilfe einer retrospektiven
Kohortenstudie nach.
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Kostik MM, Gaidar EV, Sorokina LS, Avrusin IS, Nikitina TN, Isupova EA, Chikova IA, Korin YY, Orlova ED, Snegireva LS, Masalova VV, Dubko MF, Kalashnikova OV, Chasnyk VG. Uveitis Is a Risk Factor for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis' Significant Flare in Patients Treated With Biologics. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:849940. [PMID: 35783325 PMCID: PMC9240648 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.849940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Uveitis is the most frequent extra-articular manifestation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Our study is aimed to evaluate the possible difference in arthritis course depending on uveitis presence in patients with JIA, treated with biologics. METHODS From our database of patients with JIA treated with biologics, we extracted patients to whom the first agent was administrated with or without MTX. The exclusion criteria included treatment with current systemic corticosteroids, infliximab, rituximab, observation period <3 years, and no missing data. After selection, 175 patients were eligible for analysis. We evaluated clinically significant flare with joint involvement (which required change of biologic or non-biologic DMARD) and time to flare. We compared two groups: (i) patients with uveitis (n = 32) and (ii) patients without uveitis (n = 143). For statistical analysis, we used Cox's regression models, the log-Rank test, x 2 test, and the Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS There was no difference in gender distribution and achievement of arthritis remission between groups. Patients in the non-uveitis group predominantly received etanercept (64.3%). In the uveitis group, the most prescribed biologic agent was adalimumab (71.9%). The presence of uveitis increased the risk of JIA flare, OR = 3.8 (95% CI: 1.7; 8.7), and the cumulative probability of joint flare, RR = 4.5 (95% CI: 1.7; 12.1), p =.003, after adjustment on methotrexate, RR = 3.1 (1.6; 6.), p =.0008. In the subgroup of patients treated with adalimumab, the absence of methotrexate increased the cumulative probability of flare [RR = 6.5 (95% CI: 1.4; 31.1), p = 0.02]. CONCLUSION The presence of uveitis proved to be a risk factor in JIA flare. Methotrexate can decrease the cumulative flare probability. Further trials are required.
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- Mikhail M Kostik
- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.,Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infection Diseases, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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