Efficacy of Anakinra for Various Types of Crystal-Induced Arthritis in Complex Hospitalized Patients: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

• Main Authors: A. Aouba (Author), S. Deshayes (Author), L. Frenzel (Author), A. Decottignies (Author), C. Pressiat (Author), B. Bienvenu (Author), F. Boue (Author), G. Damaj (Author), O. Hermine (Author), S. Georgin-Lavialle (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. There are few data on anakinra use after failure of conventional medications for crystal-induced peripheral arthritis and/or crowned dens syndrome among complex hospitalized patients. Methods. We retrospectively analyzed the outcome of six patients affected with subacute crystal-induced...