Table 5.
Clinical characteristics of the eight patients with associated CD
| Patients | Gastrointestinal symptoms | Weight loss | Neurological syndrome | IFN-beta treatment | Dermatitis | ANA (+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diarrhea | Yes | Myelitis | No | Yes | No |
| 2 | None | No | Myelitis | Yes | No | Yes |
| 3 | GERD+Constipation | No | Optical neuritis | No | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Constipation | No | Encephalitis | No | No | No |
| 5 | GERD | No | Myelitis | No | Yes | No |
| 6 | Constipation | No | Encephalitis | Yes | No | No |
| 7 | GERD+Constipation | No | Optical neuritis | No | No | No |
| 8 | None | No | Myelitis | Yes | Yes | No |
GERD = Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; ANA = Antinuclear antibody test