Usefulness of tocilizumab for treating rheumatoid arthritis with myelodysplastic syndrome: A case report and literature review

We report a case of RA with MDS successfully treated with tocilizumab. To our knowledge, this is the first case of an RA patient with MDS that was successfully treated with tocilizumab. In addition, our case emphasizes that IL-6 plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of RA with MDS. Tocilizumab might be an effective treatment for RA with MDS, especially in those with high levels of IL-6, elevated C-reactive protein, and severe anemia.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research