Effectiveness of rituximab in severe Wegener's granulomatosis: report of two cases and review of the literature

Open Respir Med J. 2009 Jun 25:3:94-9. doi: 10.2174/1874306400903010094.

Abstract

We hereby describe the satisfactory evolution of rituximab treatment in two patients with Wegener's granulomatosis (WG). Rituximab was indicated for refractoriness to standard treatment in one case and life-threatening myelotoxicity due to alkylating agents in the other. A brief review of previous experience with the use of rituximab in the treatment of WG is presented.

Keywords: Rituximab; Wegener’s granulomatosis; rescue treatment..