Mesalazine-Induced Myopericarditis in a Patient with a Recent Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease: Apropos of a Case
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Mesalazine- (5-aminosalicylic acid-) containing products are a well-known treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, often as first line. Myocarditis is recognized as a very rare possible side effect of this drug treatment. We present a case of mesalazine-induced myopericarditis that was successfully improved by immediate cessation of the medication.
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دوره 2015 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2015