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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2014; 20(1): 45-52
Published online Jan 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i1.45
Published online Jan 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i1.45
Current issues in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease-associated arthropathies
Sabrina Cardile, Claudio Romano, Department of Pediatrics, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
Author contributions: The authors have equally contributed to the conception and design of the study, with final approval of the version for the publication.
Correspondence to: Claudio Romano, MD, Department of Pediatrics, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy. romanoc@unime.it
Telephone: +39-90-2212918 Fax: +39-90-2213788
Received: September 25, 2013
Revised: October 17, 2013
Accepted: November 3, 2013
Published online: January 7, 2014
Revised: October 17, 2013
Accepted: November 3, 2013
Published online: January 7, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Extraintestinal manifestations in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are very common and are often underestimated, despite provoking a significant impairment of quality of life of patients. This review examines recent literature concerning joint involvement in the course of IBD, focusing on the most important aspects regarding classification of forms of arthropathy, pathogenesis and the essential elements for a correct diagnostic and therapeutic approach.