Successful treatment of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated inflammatory pseudotumour with rituximab: A case report
This case illustrates the limitations of cyclophosphamide-based regimens in managing steroid-dependent ANCA-associated orbital disease. RTX may be a more effective alternative in relapsing or refractory cases, particularly when ocular symptoms persist despite ANCA seronegativity. Early recognition and individualized immunosuppressive therapy are essential for preserving vision and improving outcomes in ocular ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Authors
- Hua Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2469-1403)
- L. Gao
- Chaoyang Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1469-6286)
- Honghu Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5029-2828)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
- The First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District (CN)
- Second People’s Hospital of Yibin (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000045044
- Primary Topic
- IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00