Recurrent myocarditis in a patient with active ulcerative colitis: a case report and review of the literature

Inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis (UC) may be complicated by several extraintestinal manifestations. These involve joints, skin, eyes and less commonly lungs and heart. Myocarditis may result from the toxic effect of drugs (ie, mesalazine) commonly used for the treatment of UC o...

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Main Authors: Umberto Volta, Giacomo Caio, Lisa Lungaro, Fabio Caputo, Maria Muccinelli, Maria Caterina Marcello, Eleonora Zoli, Giorgio Zoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:BMJ Open Gastroenterology
Online Access:https://bmjopengastro.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000587.full