| Literature DB >> 14614610 |
Maria Roussomoustakaki1, Philippos Dimoulios, Constantinos Chatzicostas, Heraklis D Kritikos, John Romanos, John G Panayiotides, Elias A Kouroumalis.
Abstract
An association of hidradenitis suppurativa with Crohn's disease is supported by previous repent. We here report a patient with hidradenitis suppurativa who subsequently developed peripheral arthritis, sacroiliitis, and Crohn's disease. A significant attenuation of bowel, cutaneous, and joint symptoms was achieved after treatment with monoclonal antibody against tumor necrosis factor (TNF). The pathogenetic aspects according to the literature and response to the various therapeutic measures applied are also presented.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14614610 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-003-1185-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gastroenterol ISSN: 0944-1174 Impact factor: 7.527