[Simultaneous occurrence of ulcerative colitis and psoriasis in childhood]

Authors report of a 10 years old girl who at age 2 showed signs of psoriasis and after 8 years typical symptoms of ulcerative colitis manifested. In connection with this case the association of two diseases is emphasized which may be explained by the similarity of genetic and immunological factors in both disorder. It is accentuated that at the observation of enteral symptoms in patients with psoriasis the possibility of non specific inflammatory bowel disease has also to be considered.