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Chronic rhinosinusitis precipitated by tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors is the phenotype of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps.
International forum of allergy & rhinology - 1 Jan 2020
Papagiannopoulos Peter, Devins Kyle, Tong Charles Ching Lick, Yver Christina, Patel Neil N, Kuhar Hannah N, Bosso John V, Kohanski Michael A, Tajudeen Bobby A, Kuan Edward C, Batra Pete S, Cohen Noam A, Kennedy David W, Palmer James N, Montone Kathy, Adappa Nithin D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a frequently observed condition in patients with immunodeficiency secondary to tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors (TNFαis). The histologic features of CRS caused by TNFαis have yet to be determined and may have important implications in understanding the pathophysiology of the disease process. METHODS: A structured histopathology report was used to analyze sinus...
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