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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2016; 22(20): 4802-4811
Published online May 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i20.4802
Published online May 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i20.4802
Table 2 Main clinical and pathogenesis features of hydradenitis suppurativa and inflammatory bowel disease (adapted from van der Zee et al[23])
| CD | UC | HS | |
| Localization | Entire alimentary tract | Colon | Inverse areas of the skin |
| Layer of inflammation | Transmural | Mucosa | Deep derm |
| Confluency of lesions | No (skip lesions) | Yes | Yes |
| Fistulae | Yes | No | Yes |
| Influence of smoking | Aggravates | No (or improvement) | Aggravates |
| Disease chronicity | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Genetic predisposition | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Influence of microbiota | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Female predominance | ↑ | ↑ | ↑↑ |
| Response to anti-TNFα therapy | Yes | Yes | Yes |
- Citation: Principi M, Cassano N, Contaldo A, Iannone A, Losurdo G, Barone M, Mastrolonardo M, Vena GA, Ierardi E, Di Leo A. Hydradenitis suppurativa and inflammatory bowel disease: An unusual, but existing association. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(20): 4802-4811
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i20/4802.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i20.4802