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Pulmonary manifestations in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis: a case report
Ryan S Carvalho1, Lindsay Wilson, Carmen Cuffari
1The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. rcarval2@jhmi.edu
Introduction:
Although respiratory involvement has been described in patients with IBD, well-defined interstitial lung disease has not been reported, especially among children with ulcerative colitis.
Case Presentation:
Herein, we present a case of an adolescent female with ulcerative colitis and extra-intestinal complications involving the lungs that were effectively treated with anti-metabolite therapy.
Conclusion:
Children with UC may manifest either interstitial or large airway pulmonary involvement. All children with suspected lung involvement should be screened for tuberculosis prior to starting immunosuppressive therapy.
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