Addressing autoimmune comorbidities in multiple sclerosis: A case report of ulcerative colitis remission in a patient
Elena Barbuti1, Carlo Pozzilli1, Giovanna Borriello2
1Department of Human Neuroscience, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Background:
Comorbid autoimmune disorders are increasingly recognized in multiple sclerosis (MS), yet their integrated management remains a clinical challenge.
Report:
A 28-year-old female with MS was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC). Upon initiation of cladribine therapy for MS, she achieved a state of UC remission: 4 years later, she experienced a relapse of both conditions and was treated with ozanimod, approved for MS (2020) and UC (2021).
Discussion:
This case highlights cladribine's potential in managing both MS and UC, though its efficacy faded over time. Further research into shared immunopathogenesis and therapeutic strategies in co-existing autoimmune diseases is warranted.
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