Case Report

Antitumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) Infliximab-Induced Pleural Effusion and Pericarditis in Crohn’s Disease

Table 1

Laboratory results of our patient upon presentation and diagnosis.

ParameterResultNormal range for age

White blood cells13.25–10 k/uL
C-reactive protein (CRP)8.20.0–1.0 mg/L
Rheumatoid factor12.50–11.9 IU/mL
Calprotectin480<50 mcg/gm
Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs)NegativeNegative
Antinuclear antibodies indirect fluorescent antibody (ANA IFA)PositiveNegative
Antihistone antibodies1.70.0–0.9