Rheumatological complications of GI disorders.
The clinical features, pathogenesis, and management of the rheumatic manifestations of various GI disorders are reviewed. The major categories included are intestinal disorders (enterohepatic arthritides, inflammatory bowel disease, and several other less common conditions), hepatitis (acute and chronic), and pancreatic diseases (carcinoma and pancreatitis). Historical background is provided where appropriate, and several recent observations and associations are described and discussed.
Fomberstein
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Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, New York Medical College, Bronx, New York 10466, USA.
Yerra
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Pitchumoni
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D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy