Kaji M et al., (2015) [45] |
13-year-old girl presented with RAS due to BD. |
Adalimumab was given subcutaneously (160 mg in week 0, 80 mg in week 2, and 40 mg every other week thereafter). |
Resolution of the clinical manifestations and symptoms were observed shortly after the commencement of adalimumab. |
Tanida S et al., (2015) [47] |
Patients with Behcet’s disease. |
160 mg adalimumab initially, followed by 80 mg after two weeks and 80 mg or 40 mg every alternate week for 52 weeks. |
Two-thirds of patients with oral ulcers had a complete resolution at week 52. |
Perra D et al., (2012) [48] |
19 patients with BD of whom 8 had severe aphthous disease. |
40 mg adalimumab was given every 2 weeks, except one patient who was given the drug every 3 weeks. |
Complete remission was seen in five of the 8 patients (62.5%) who had severe aphthous disease, while the remaining three cases responded only partially. |
Vujevich J et al., (2005) [49] |
18-year-old man with a 7-year history of severe major aphthous stomatitis unresponsive to standard therapy. |
Adalimumab |
Good response |