Clinical Research
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2003.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 15, 2003; 9(10): 2300-2307
Published online Oct 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i10.2300
Table 2 Prevalence of extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) in IBD
Total n (%)Disease duration
≤ 10 yrs n (%)> 10 yrs n (%)
IBD873511352
Major EIMs186 (21.3)86 (16.8)102 (30.0)
All EIM signs547 (62.7)278 (54.4)269 (76.4)
Ulcerative colitis619357262
Major EIMs93 (15.0)37 (10.4)58 (22.1)
All EIM signs360 (58.2)167 (46.8)193 (73.7)
Crohn’s disease25416490
Major EIMs93 (36.6)49 (29.9)44 (48.9)
All EIM signs187 (73.6)111 (67.7)76 (84.4)