Exploring the link: Porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder and inflammatory bowel disease – A comprehensive narrative review

Porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder (PSVD) encompasses a group of vascular disorders characterized by lesions involving the portal venules and sinusoids, independent of the presence of portal hypertension (PH), and for which liver biopsy is essential for diagnosis. PSVD has been shown to be common in patients with immune-mediated diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The association between PSVD and the use of thiopurines and thioguanine in patients with IBD has been well established.

Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - December 2, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nicola Pugliese, Lucia Giuli, Elisabetta Mastrorocco, Francesco Santopaolo, Giacomo Marcozzi, Cristina Bezzio, Arianna Dal Buono, Roberto Gabbiadini, Antonio Gasbarrini, Francesca Romana Ponziani, Alessandro Armuzzi, Alessio Aghemo Tags: Review Article Source Type: research