Successful upadacitinib treatment in anti-TNF-refractory intestinal Behçet’s disease: a case report and literature review

This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with intestinal BD, especially in distinguishing it from Crohn's disease and addressing resistance to anti-TNF agents. Our findings suggest that JAK inhibitors like upadacitinib may offer a promising alternative for patients with refractory intestinal BD. Incorporating therapeutic drug monitoring into clinical practice allows for personalized, adaptive treatment adjustments, potentially improving long-term outcomes in complex cases.

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Frontiers in Medicine
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2026-02-19
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1783949
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Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
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Successful upadacitinib treatment in anti-TNF-refractory intestinal Behçet’s disease: a case report and literature review

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Abstract

This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with intestinal BD, especially in distinguishing it from Crohn's disease and addressing resistance to anti-TNF agents. Our findings suggest that JAK inhibitors like upadacitinib may offer a promising alternative for patients with refractory intestinal BD. Incorporating therapeutic drug monitoring into clinical practice allows for personalized, adaptive treatment adjustments, potentially improving long-term outcomes in complex cases.

Frontiers in MedicineVol. 13
China-Japan Friendship Hospital (CN), Moffitt Cancer Center (US)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 50%
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