Clinical Study

Characteristics of Pediatric Crohn’s Disease in Saudi Children: A Multicenter National Study

Table 2

Associated comorbidity in 36 patients with Crohn’s disease.

NumberPercentage

Respiratory system
 Bronchial asthma514
 Chronic lung disease12.8
Central nervous system
 Seizure disorders25.6
 Tuberous sclerosis12.8
 Acquired demyelinating neuropathy12.8
 Nystagmus-albinism (Hermensky-Pudlak Syndrome)12.8
Hematology
 Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency411
Skin
 Epidermolysis bullosa12.8
Renal system
 Nephrotic syndrome25.6
 Chronic glomerulonephritis12.8
Endocrine system
 Hyperthyroidism12.8
 Hypothyroidism12.8
Gastrointestinal system
 Autoimmune hepatitis12.8
 Celiac disease12.8
Rheumatology
 Kawasaki disease12.8
 Arthritis 38.3