Tara Alleyasin, Evan Wilder, Warren Reidel, Emma Du, Quan M Nhu
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Abstract
Autoimmune enteropathy (AIE) is a rare condition characterized by immune-mediated villous atrophy with associated chronic diarrhea. In this case, a 34-year-old man with AIE was treated with vedolizumab, an anti-ɑ4b7 integrin that inhibits intestinal lymphocyte trafficking, after initial treatments with prednisone, open-capsule budesonide, azathioprine, infliximab, and adalimumab showed minimal response. Vedolizumab resulted in moderate symptomatic and histological improvement but was discontinued due to possible drug-induced liver injury. This case suggests the potential therapeutic efficacy of vedolizumab in treating AIE, though more research is needed.
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ACG Case Reports Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication that provides GI and hepatology fellows, private practice clinicians, and other healthcare providers an opportunity to share interesting case reports with their peers and with leaders in the field. ACG Case Reports Journal publishes case reports, images, videos and letters to the editor in all topics of gastroenterology and hepatology, including: Biliary Colon Endoscopy Esophagus Functional Bowel Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Liver Nutrition and Obesity Pancreas Pathology Pediatric Small Bowel Stomach.