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Alavinejad P, Hashemi SJ, Behl N, Hormati A, Elbasuny A, Daryani NE, Modarres MP, Arshadzadeh M, Panahande S, Hang DV, Mahros AM, Parsi A, Javaherizadeh H, Rehman A, Pawlak KM, Ahmadi M, Ahmed MH, Farsi F, Arefi M, Quadri A, Tran QT, Alborzi F, Amin Alavi SM, Cheraghian B, Ramezani E, Gouda MF, Saadati B, Quadri AA, Hirani R, Maher M, Ghoneem E. Inflammatory bowel disease evolution in the past two decades: a chronological multinational study. EClinicalMedicine 2024; 70:102542. [PMID: 38525407 PMCID: PMC10959644 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Background The multifactorial nature of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which manifests differently in individuals creates a need for a better understanding of the behaviour and pattern of the disease due to environmental factors. The current study aimed to study the changes in IBD behaviour, presentation, and characteristics in patients over the past two decades with a goal of improving patients' diagnosis, management and outcomes. Methods During a 6-month period (1/02/2022-30/07/2022), the information of patients with IBD who attended IBD outpatient clinics of 11 referral centre's in six countries was collected, and based on the first time of diagnosis with IBD, they were allocated as group A (those who were diagnosed more than 15 years ago), group B (those who were diagnosed with IBD between 5 and 15 years ago) and group C (IBD cases who diagnosed in recent 5 years). Then the most prevalent subtypes and characters of the disease are evaluated and compared to make clear if the presenting pattern and behaviour of the disease has changed in the last 2 decades. Findings Overall 1430 patients with IBD including 1207 patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) (84.5%) and 205 patients with Crohn's disease (CD; 14.3%) included. Mean age of participants at the first time of diagnosis with IBD was 30 years. The extra-intestinal involvement of IBD in groups A and B was more prevalent in comparison with group C. Most of those in groups A & B had academic education but in group C, the most prevalent educational status was high school or diploma (P = 0.012). In contrast to groups A and B, the relative prevalence of medium socioeconomic level in group C had decreased (65%). Relative prevalence of UC subtypes was similar among groups A and B (extensive colitis as most prevalent) but in group C, the most prevalent subtype is left side colitis (38.17%). The most prevalent subtype of CD in groups A and B was ileocolic involvement while in group C, upper GI involvement is significantly increased. The rate of food sensitivity among groups A and B was more than group C (P = 0.00001). The relative prevalence of patients with no flare has increased with a steady slope (P < 0.00001). Relative prevalence of presenting symptoms among patients with UC in group C differs and nowadays the rate abdominal pain (70.7%) and bloating (43.9%) have increased and frequency of diarrhoea (67.4%) has decreased. Interpretation In the recent 5 years, the pattern of UC presentation has changed. The rate of upper GI involvement in CD and relative prevalence of patients with no disease flare increased and the rate of extra intestinal involvement decreased. Funding None.
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- Pezhman Alavinejad
- Alimentary Tract Research Centre, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, The School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Centre, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, The School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Institute of Gastro and Liver Diseases, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, India
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Centre, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Mit Ghamr Oncology Centre, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Imam Khomeini Hospital GI Ward, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Centre, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, The School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Internal Medicine Faculty, Hanoi Medical University, Endoscopy Centre, Hanoi Medical University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Alimentary Tract Research Centre, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, The School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Centre, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, The School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Division of Gastroenterology Department, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Alimentary Tract Research Centre, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, The School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Toxicology Centre of Baharloo Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dr VRK Woman's Medical College, Aziznagar, Telangana, India
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- Imam Khomeini Hospital GI Ward, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Centre, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, The School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Centre, Imam Khomeini Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, The School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Consultant of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt
- Mouwasat Medical Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Internal Medicine) Department, Specialised Medical Hospital, Mansoura University
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- Mouwasat Medical Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Internal Medicine) Department, Specialised Medical Hospital, Mansoura University
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Pawłowska-Seredyńska K, Akutko K, Umławska W, Śmieszniak B, Seredyński R, Stawarski A, Pytrus T, Iwańczak B. Nutritional status of pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel diseases is related to disease duration and clinical picture at diagnosis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21300. [PMID: 38042899 PMCID: PMC10693555 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48504-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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This cross-sectional study presents the nutritional status of newly diagnosed pediatric patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) and its association with the duration of the disease and selected clinical features. We analyzed the data of 41 pediatric patients with CD and 29 with UC (mean age: 13.1 y, range: 5.2-18.0 y) up to 3 mo. from diagnosis. Anthropometry included body weight, body height, body mass index (BMI), three skinfold thicknesses, mid-upper arm circumference and mid-upper arm muscle circumference adjusted for age and sex using national standards. Anthropometry was linked to the disease duration, location of the disease, symptoms, and blood test results. Both studied groups presented significantly lower BMI compared to the reference population, but only children with CD characterized with significantly worse nutritional status according to arm anthropometry. In CD, better nutritional status was associated mainly with longer disease duration and, to a lesser extent, with extraintestinal manifestations, perianal disease, and small intestinal lesions. In UC, anemia at diagnosis was associated with poor nutritional status. Our finding emphasizes the need for more attentive diagnostic care for pediatric patients who exhibit extraintestinal symptoms or perianal disease with no obvious signs of malnutrition, to avoid diagnostic delays.
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- 2nd Clinical Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Human Biology, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- 2nd Clinical Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- 2nd Clinical Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- 2nd Clinical Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- 2nd Clinical Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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Ruban M, Slavick A, Amir A, Ben-Tov A, Moran-Lev H, Weintraub Y, Anafy A, Cohen S, Yerushalmy-Feler A. Increasing rate of a positive family history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in pediatric IBD patients. Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:745-751. [PMID: 34568966 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-04269-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The role of a positive family history in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the era of biologic therapy has not been elucidated. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children with IBD and retrieved demographic and clinical characteristics, including the presence of a positive family history of IBD, IBD phenotype, disease course, and therapy. Overall, 325 children (age range at diagnosis 11-15 years) were included, of whom 82 (25.2%) had a positive family history. Children diagnosed during 2016-2020 had a higher frequency of positive family history compared to those diagnosed during 2010-2015 (31.8% versus 20.7%, respectively, p = 0.024). Children with a positive family history had a higher risk for a stricturing phenotype than those with a negative family history (11.3% versus 2.8%, respectively, p = 0.052). They more often received nutritional therapy (53.7% versus 36.6%, p = 0.007) and less often received corticosteroids (36.6% versus 52.7%, p = 0.012). More children with a negative family history needed intensification of biologic therapy (p = 0.041).Conclusion: The rate of a positive family history of IBD in the pediatric IBD population is increasing. A positive family history may have some impact upon IBD phenotype but none on IBD outcome. What is Known: •Familial clustering of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been reported in 5%-15% of IBD patients. •The investigation of the impact of a positive family history upon IBD characteristics and severity revealed conflicting results. What is New: •In this cohort of 325 children with IBD, 25.2% had a positive family history. •The rate of a positive family history of IBD in the pediatric IBD population is increasing. •A positive family history may have some impact upon IBD phenotype but none on IBD outcome.
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- Maya Ruban
- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Derfalvi B, Boros KK, Szabo D, Bozsaki G, Cseh A, Rudas G, Muller KE, Veres G. Joint involvement, disease activity and quality of life in pediatric Crohn's disease - a cross-sectional study. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2022; 20:6. [PMID: 35093127 PMCID: PMC8801094 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-022-00664-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Few published data describe how joint involvement, the most prevalent extraintestinal manifestation, affects quality of life (QoL) of children with Crohn's disease (CD). Arthritis and arthralgia rates in pediatric CD patients are reportedly 3-24% and 17-22%, respectively, but studies on pre-emptive and systematic screening of joint involvement with detailed musculoskeletal rheumatological exam are lacking. More detailed data collection on joint involvement improves our understanding of how arthropathy relates to disease activity and QoL measured by the Pediatric CD Activity Index (PCDAI) and IMPACT-III questionnaire. Our study aims were to assess joint involvement in pediatric CD and correlate it with the PCDAI and IMPACT-III. METHODS In this cross-sectional, observational study, a pediatric gastroenterologist assessed consecutively-seen pediatric CD patients at a tertiary care center. Patients were screened for prevalence of current and previous arthropathy, including arthritis, enthesitis and arthralgia. A single experienced pediatric rheumatologist evaluated detailed musculoskeletal history, joint status, and modified Juvenile Arthritis Multidimensional Assessment Reports (JAMAR). PCDAI, IMPACT-III, sacroiliac MRI, and HLA-B27 genetic testing were also completed. RESULTS A total of 82 (male:female, 1.2:1; age, 13.7 ± 3.2 years) patients were involved in this study. Mean disease duration at time of study was 21.6 ± 21 months; eight of the patients were newly-diagnosed. Of the 82 patients, 29 (35%) had evidence of arthritis; for 24 of those, this was revealed by physical exam during cross-sectional screening, and by prior documentation for the remaining five patients. Joint examination confirmed active arthritis in 8/24 (33%), active enthesitis in 1/24 (4%), and evidence of previous arthritis in 15/24 (62.5%) patients. Hip (41%) and knee (38%) joints were most commonly affected. Cumulative incidence of arthralgia was 48% (39/82), and 46% (18/39) of those patients had only arthralgia without arthritis, usually affecting the knee. Axial involvement was present in 10/82 (12%) patients. Joint involvement correlated with more severe CD disease activity, specifically higher PCDAI and lower IMPACT-III scores, and increased requirement for infliximab treatment. Sacroiliitis and HLA-B27 positivity were insignificant factors in this cohort. CONCLUSIONS When a rheumatologist performed the assessment, joint involvement in pediatric CD was more prevalent than previously reported, in this cross-sectional study. Arthritis was associated with more severe CD disease activity and lower QoL.
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- Beata Derfalvi
- Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University/IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- grid.11804.3c0000 0001 0942 98211st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- grid.11804.3c0000 0001 0942 98211st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- grid.11804.3c0000 0001 0942 98211st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- grid.11804.3c0000 0001 0942 98211st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- grid.11804.3c0000 0001 0942 9821MR Science Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- grid.9679.10000 0001 0663 9479Institute for Translational Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary ,grid.413987.00000 0004 0573 5145Heim Pal National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- grid.7122.60000 0001 1088 8582Paediatric Institute, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Pancreatic Associated Manifestations in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12091372. [PMID: 34573354 PMCID: PMC8465218 DOI: 10.3390/genes12091372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are chronic relapsing inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, encompassing Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC) and inflammatory bowel disease unclassified (IBD-U). They are currently considered as systemic disorders determined by a set of genetic predispositions, individual susceptibility and environmental triggers, potentially able to involve other organs and systems than the gastrointestinal tract. A large number of patients experiences one or more extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs), whose sites affected are mostly represented by the joints, skin, bones, liver, eyes, and pancreas. Pancreatic abnormalities are not uncommon and are often underestimated, encompassing acute and chronic pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and asymptomatic elevation of pancreatic enzymes. In most cases they are the result of environmental triggers. However, several genetic polymorphisms may play a role as precipitating factors or contributing to a more severe course. The aim of this paper is to provide an updated overview on the available evidence concerning the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of pancreatic diseases in IBD pediatric patients.
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Diaconescu S, Strat S, Balan GG, Anton C, Stefanescu G, Ioniuc I, Stanescu AMA. Dermatological Manifestations in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Medicina (B Aires) 2020; 56:medicina56090425. [PMID: 32842528 PMCID: PMC7559248 DOI: 10.3390/medicina56090425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Over the last years, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been reported on a high incidence in pediatric populations and has been associated with numerous extraintestinal manifestations, making its management a real challenge for the pediatric gastroenterologist. Dermatological manifestations in IBD are either specific, related to the disease activity or treatment-associated, or non-specific. This literature review aims to identify and report the dermatological manifestations of IBD in children, the correlation between their appearance and the demographical characteristics, the relationship between these lesions and disease activity, and to highlight the impact of dermatological manifestations on an IBD treatment regime. Materials and Methods: A systemic literature review was performed, investigating articles and case reports on dermatological manifestations in children with IBD starting from 2005. A total of 159 potentially suitable articles were identified and after the exclusion process, 75 articles were selected. Results: The most common dermatological manifestations reported in pediatric IBD are erythema nodosum and pyoderma gangrenosum. More rare cases of metastatic Crohn’s disease, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, small-vessel vasculitis, necrotizing vasculitis, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa, and Sweet’s syndrome have been reported. Oral manifestations of IBD are divided into specific (tag-like lesions, mucogingivitis, lip swelling with vertical fissures, aphthous stomatitis, and pyostomatitis vegetans) and non-specific. IBD treatment may present with side effects involving the skin and mucosa. Anti-tumor necrosis factor agents have been linked to opportunistic skin infections, psoriasiform lesions, and a potentially increased risk for skin cancer. Cutaneous manifestations such as acrodermatitis enteropathica, purpuric lesions, and angular cheilitis may appear secondary to malnutrition and/or malabsorption. Conclusions: The correct diagnosis of dermatological manifestations in pediatric IBD is of paramount importance because of their impact on disease activity, treatment options, and a patient’s psychological status.
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- Smaranda Diaconescu
- Department of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.D.); (I.I.)
- Clinical Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, “St. Mary” Emergency Children’s Hospital, 700309 Iasi, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, “St. Mary” Emergency Children’s Hospital, 700309 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-768-035-458
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (G.G.B.); (C.A.); (G.S.)
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (G.G.B.); (C.A.); (G.S.)
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic, “St. Spiridon” Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania; (G.G.B.); (C.A.); (G.S.)
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pediatrics, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.D.); (I.I.)
- Department of Pediatrics, “St. Mary” Emergency Children’s Hospital, 700309 Iasi, Romania
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