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Would you continue Rituximab infusions in a patient with GPA and renal involvement who has been in remission on Avacopan and Rituximab, but had PRES post Rituximab infusion?

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Rheumatology · NYU Grossman School of Medicine

PRES (Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome) is a potential complication reported with rituximab (RTX) use, not only in rheumatology but also in the oncology literature. It usually resolves, however, there are reports of potential mortality, and of course, morbidity while it is ongoing.

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Would you continue Rituximab infusions in a patient with GPA and renal involvement who has been in remission on Avacopan and Rituximab, but had PRES post Rituximab infusion? | Mednet