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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2025; 31(29): 107745
Published online Aug 7, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i29.107745
Published online Aug 7, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i29.107745
Table 5 Summary of common extraintestinal manifestations, their association with intestinal activity, and recommended therapies
Extraintestinal manifestation | Association with intestinal activity | Therapies |
Peripheral arthritis (type 1) | Associated | Anti-TNF agents, vedolizumab, anti-IL agents, JAK inhibitors |
Peripheral arthritis (type 2) | Independent | NSAIDs (with caution), methotrexate, anti-TNF agents, JAK inhibitors |
Axial spondyloarthritis | Independent | Anti-TNF agents, JAK inhibitors |
Uveitis | Independent | Anti-TNF agents, topical or systemic corticosteroids |
Episcleritis | Associated | IBD therapy, topical corticosteroids |
Pyoderma gangrenosum | Independent or associated | 1st line option: Anti-TNF agents, systemic corticosteroids; 2nd line option: Cyclosporine; 3rd line option: JAK inhibitors, anti-IL agents |
Erythema nodosum | Associated | IBD therapy, systemic corticosteroids |
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis | Independent | 1st line option: Anti-IL agents; 2nd line option: Anti-TNF agents; 3rd line option: JAK inhibitors |
Primary sclerosing cholangitis | Independent | Treatment is independent of IBD treatment; Ursodeoxycholic acid, liver transplantation in severe cases |
Osteoporosis | Independent | Treatment is independent of IBD treatment; Calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates |
Venous thromboembolism | Associated | Treatment is independent of IBD treatment; Anticoagulation therapy |
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia | Associated | Systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressants |
- Citation: Imbrizi M, Azevedo MFC, Baima JP, Queiroz NSF, Parra RS, Ferreira SDC, Sassaki LY, Chebli JMF. Positioning and sequencing of advanced therapies in inflammatory bowel disease: A guide for clinical practice. World J Gastroenterol 2025; 31(29): 107745
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v31/i29/107745.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v31.i29.107745