Acute Pericarditis in Crohn’s Disease under Pharmacological Immunosuppression: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma
Introduction
Acute pericarditis in young patients usually has a benign course. However, in those with autoimmune diseases it is mandatory to consider the risk of opportunistic infections, and of association with the underlying disease or immunomodulatory drugs. This case report aims to show possible strategies for diagnosis and treatment of this particularly complex group of patients.
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