Drug-induced accelerated nodulosis: review of the literature

Abstract

Accelerated nodulosis, the rapid progression/extension of preexisting nodules, is a recognized complication of immunomodulatory therapy, occurring mostly in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate. As of today, its physiopathology remains incompletely understood, and there are no standardized guidelines regarding its management. Here, we conduct a literature review of the reported cases of drug-induced accelerated nodulosis and add our case of a 79-year-old female with an atypical clinical presentation.