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SUBMITTER: Lowe DM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6611758 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of clinical immunology 20190606 5
<h4>Purpose</h4>Colitis is a common and serious complication of chronic granulomatous disorder (CGD) and requires assessment. Colonoscopy is invasive and carries risks of serious complication. We therefore assessed non-invasive monitoring via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We also evaluated fecal calprotectin (FCP), the Harvey-Bradshaw index (HBI) clinical score, and serum cytokines.<h4>Methods</h4>We recruited 10 patients with CGD (8 males, mean age 29.6 years), scored a modified HBI, and ob ...[more]