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Published on: January 19, 2010
Juvenile spondyloarthritis with microscopic colitis
Raran Veetil Deepthi1, Shubha P Bhat, Siddharth M Shetty
1Department of Pediatrics, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Nithyananda Nagar, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. drdeepthirv@yahoo.com
We present a rare case of microscopic colitis in an adolescent with spondyloarthritis and chronic diarrhea. Evaluating the gut is crucial for managing chronic arthritis and achieving remission.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Rheumatology
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Spondyloarthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the spine and joints.
- Chronic diarrhea can be a debilitating symptom in adolescents.
- The association between spondyloarthritis and gastrointestinal issues, like microscopic colitis, is not widely recognized.
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