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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
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)AssociatedAnti-TNF agents, vedolizumab, anti-IL agents, JAK inhibitors
Peripheral arthritis (type 2)IndependentNSAIDs (with caution), methotrexate, anti-TNF agents, JAK inhibitors
Axial spondyloarthritisIndependentAnti-TNF agents, JAK inhibitors
UveitisIndependentAnti-TNF agents, topical or systemic corticosteroids
EpiscleritisAssociatedIBD therapy, topical corticosteroids
Pyoderma gangrenosumIndependent or associated1st line option: Anti-TNF agents, systemic corticosteroids; 2nd line option: Cyclosporine; 3rd line option: JAK inhibitors, anti-IL agents
Erythema nodosumAssociatedIBD therapy, systemic corticosteroids
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritisIndependent1st line option: Anti-IL agents; 2nd line option: Anti-TNF agents; 3rd line option: JAK inhibitors
Primary sclerosing cholangitisIndependentTreatment is independent of IBD treatment; Ursodeoxycholic acid, liver transplantation in severe cases
OsteoporosisIndependentTreatment is independent of IBD treatment; Calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates
Venous thromboembolismAssociatedTreatment is independent of IBD treatment; Anticoagulation therapy
Autoimmune hemolytic anemiaAssociatedSystemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressants