Extraintestinal Manifestations in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: About an Epidemiological Survey

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a systemic disorder primarily targeting the gastrointestinal tract but may affect other organs. Extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) are common in IBD. We aimed to assess the prevalence of EIMs in IBD patients and to emphasize their epidemiological character. Methods: The study population consisted of IBD patients with EIMs who were followed up in consultation or been hospitalized. Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients were analyzed, and prevalence of different types of EIMs and their respective frequencies were carried out. Results: 190 IBD patients had EIMs, of which 111 were Crohn's disease (CD) and 79 were ulcerative colitis (UC). The mean age of the patients was 30 years. Sex ratio (M/F) was 0.9. Musculoskeletal manifestations were the most common in our study and 29 patients developed EIM before IBD diagnosis. Conclusion: in conclusion, we emphasize that the prevalence of EIMs in IBD patients suggests the need to show more attention, proper treatment and effort towards EIMs in clinical practice.