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Tumor necrosis factor antagonists for paradoxical inflammatory reactions in the central nervous system tuberculosis: Case report and review

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Rationale: Paradoxical reaction/immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome is common in patients with central nervous system tuberculosis. Management relies on high-dose corticosteroids and surgery when feasible. Patient concern: We describe 2 cases of HIV-negative patients with corticosteroid-refractory paradoxical reactions of central nervous system tuberculosis. Diagnoses: The 2 patients experienced clinical impairment shortly after starting therapy for TB, and magnetic resonance imaging showed the presence of tuberculomas, leading to the diagnosis of a paradoxical reaction. Interventions: We added infliximab, an anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha monoclonal antibody, to the dexamethasone. Outcomes: Both patients had favorable outcomes, 1 achieving full recovery but 1 suffering neurologic sequelae. Lessons: Clinicians should be aware of the risk of paradoxical reactions/immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome when treating patients with tuberculosis of the central nervous system and should consider the prompt anti-TNF-α agents in cases not responding to corticosteroids.

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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Wolters Kluwer Health

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cc-by (c) Santín Cerezales, Miguel et al., 2020

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Articles publicats en revistes (Ciències Clíniques)

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Tumor necrosis factor antagonists for paradoxical inflammatory reactions in the central nervous system tuberculosis: Case report and review