Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn disease are chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract collectively referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As many of 20-25% of patients with IBD initially present in childhood or adolescence, and the incidence of pediatric IBD is increasing. IBD primarily affects the bowel, but other organs can be involved. Nearly one-third of patients will have at least one extra-intestinal manifestation. Some extra-intestinal manifestations, such as that between UC and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), are well-established. Others are less understood and may mimic more common pathology, particularly infection. Therefore, pediatric radiologists must become familiar with these extra-intestinal manifestations and consider the diagnosis of IBD as the etiology for their pathology. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2018 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2018

Authors: Joshi Hena, Alazraki Adina, Rostad Bradley

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease