• Medicine · Dec 2023

    Case Reports

    Ulcerative colitis coexisting with hepatitis C: A rare occurrence.

    • Xiaoqiang Liu, Yisen Huan, Yubin Wang, and Yingxuan Huang.
    • Department of Gastroenterology, First Hospital of Quanzhou Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
    • Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Dec 15; 102 (50): e36629e36629.

    IntroductionWe describe a rare case of a 54-year-old male diagnosed with both ulcerative colitis (UC) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), posing clinical challenges.Patient ConcernsThe patient showed worsened UC symptoms, leading to further evaluations.DiagnosisDual diagnosis of UC and HCV was confirmed through endoscopy and serological tests, ruling out other hepatic causes. Interventions: Treatment involved methylprednisolone for UC and sofosbuvir/velpatasvir for HCV, with attention to drug interactions.OutcomesSignificant improvement was observed in both UC symptoms and HCV viral load post-treatment.ConclusionThis case underscores the need for nuanced treatment in managing concurrent UC and HCV, considering potential drug interactions and disease impacts.Copyright © 2023 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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