Case report
Pulmonary manifestations in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis: a case report
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* Corresponding author: Carmen Cuffari ccuffari@jhmi.edu
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:59 doi:10.1186/1752-1947-2-59
Published: 25 February 2008Abstract
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.