Colitis in chronic granulomatous disease
SL Werlin, MJ Chusid, J Caya, HW Oechler - Gastroenterology, 1982 - Elsevier
SL Werlin, MJ Chusid, J Caya, HW Oechler
Gastroenterology, 1982•ElsevierA patient with chronic granulomatous disease developed a form of colitis similar to but
nearly indistinguishable from Crohn's disease. After initial response to sulfasalazine and
prednisone, he became refractory to medical management. Response to total
proctocolectomy and ileostomy was dramatic.
nearly indistinguishable from Crohn's disease. After initial response to sulfasalazine and
prednisone, he became refractory to medical management. Response to total
proctocolectomy and ileostomy was dramatic.
Abstract
A patient with chronic granulomatous disease developed a form of colitis similar to but nearly indistinguishable from Crohn's disease. After initial response to sulfasalazine and prednisone, he became refractory to medical management. Response to total proctocolectomy and ileostomy was dramatic.
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