Severe de novo Ulcerative Colitis following Ixekizumab Therapy

We report a unique case of severe new-onset ulcerative colitis in a young male complicated by cytomegalovirus infection who was on ixekizumab therapy for plaque psoriasis. We recommend that clinicians should exercise caution before prescribing ixekizumab as it seems to induce and exacerbate IBD.Case Rep Gastroenterol 2018;12:617 –621
Source: Case Reports in Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research