Pulmonary manifestations in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis: a case report.
BACKGROUND
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.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Carvalho
Ryan S
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The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. rcarval2@jhmi.edu
Wilson
Lindsay
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Cuffari
Carmen
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