Combination therapy with rituximab and cyclophosphamide in the treatment of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) positive pulmonary hemorrhage: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) with pulmonary hemorrhage is rare in childhood. Standard treatment includes corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide (CYC), which is associated with a high level of toxicity. We report a white fe...

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Main Authors: Lehman Thomas JA, Baird Emily M, Worgall Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Online Access:http://www.ped-rheum.com/content/9/1/33