Ankylosing spondylitis in combination with Crohn's disease: clinical case

Abstract

Introduction. Ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease are chronic recurrent autoimmune diseases. In case of a combined course their activity tends to progress, regardless of the phase of the underlying disease.The aim of the study. To analyze the combination of ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease, issues of its diagnosis and selection of therapy.Results. The combination of ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease tend to progress independently, regardless of the phase of the underlying disease. The main problem that complicates diagnosis is the lack of a unifed approach to the defnition of extra skeletal and extraintestinal manifestations.Conclusion. The management of patients with a combination of ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease is a common problem of rheumatologists and gastroenterologists. An interdisciplinary approach will allow timely diagnosis of extra-skeletal and extra-intestinal manifestations and correct therapy.