Occurrence of salivary gland tumours in two patients treated with biological agents

Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2012 Jan-Mar;25(1):297-300. doi: 10.1177/039463201202500135.

Abstract

We report two cases of salivary gland tumors arising in two psoriatic patients treated with an anti- TNF-alpha agent. A clear causal relationship could not be established, but the exceptional onset of a bilateral Warthin's tumor in one of these patients should be emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adalimumab
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / adverse effects*
  • Arthritis, Psoriatic / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / chemically induced*
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / antagonists & inhibitors*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Adalimumab