Publications by authors named "Randy Scott Longman"
Clin J Gastroenterol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Ulcerative colitis (UC) can sometimes lead to issues outside the intestines, such as immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition where platelet levels drop.
- A 51-year-old man with severe UC and ITP did not respond to standard treatments, but treatment with biologic drugs like ustekinumab and adalimumab helped him achieve remission in both conditions.
- This case highlights how effective biologics can be in treating difficult UC cases accompanied by ITP, suggesting they might help avoid the need for surgery.
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