Category: Case Study in IBD
Cytomegalovirus Colitis in a Patient With Ulcerative Colitis With Loss of Corticosteroid Response Upon Upadacitinib Initiation
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a member of the Herpesviridae family, affects 60% to 90% of individuals worldwide.1 Primary infection often occurs in childhood or adolescence, characterized by mild […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Refractory Perianal Crohn’s Disease: A Case Report
A 19-year-old woman with a history of ileocolonic stricturing Crohn’s disease (CD) diagnosed at 7 years of age presented to a tertiary care center for a second […]
Case Report: Medical Management of Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
A 29-year-old female patient presented 5 years ago with bloody diarrhea, fecal urgency, and crampy abdominal pain. A colonoscopy was performed, which revealed diffuse loss of vascular […]
Treatment of Genital Crohn’s Disease With Upadacitinib in a Male Child: A Case Report
The prevalence of Crohn’s disease is increasing in young children.1 However, much of the current pediatric medical treatment for refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s […]
Rescue Therapy for Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report
Patient Presentation A 64-year-old man without a significant past medical history presented to a tertiary care center for a second opinion regarding management of his inflammatory […]
Case Report: Managing Postoperative Crohn’s Disease
A 31-year-old male patient presented 3 years ago with right lower quadrant pain, increased stool frequency, and weight loss of 10 pounds. He smoked 1 pack of […]