Bronchiectasis, lymphadenopathies related to BAFF overexpression and lymphoplasmacytic cystitis as adverse events associated with prolonged use of rituximab in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases
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Abstract
Background
The long-term use of rituximab (RTX) has been gaining ground in the treatment of systemic autoimmune diseases. The adverse events (AEs) associated with its use different to infections are being reported.
Methods
A cohort of patients with SAIDs treated at a high-complexity center in Cali (southwestern Colombia) with follow-up from January 2008 to December 2022 were examined to search for potential AEs associated with prolonged use of RTX.
Results
From 178 patients with long-term use of RTX 3 (1.68%) had lymphadenopathies with lymphoid follicular hyperplasia related to BAFF overexpression, 4 (2.24%) with bronchiectasis, and 4 (2.24%) with lymphoplasmacytic cystitis.
Conclusion
Bronchiectasis, lymphoid follicular hyperplasia related to BAFF overexpression, and lymphoplasmacytic cystitis may be life-threatening long-term AEs in patients with prolonged use of RTX.