[CIS-PAGID] Duration of treatment for Crohn's in XLA

[Richard Wasserman]

I have cared for this 23yo with XLA (BTK mutation confirmed) who has a ten
year history of Crohn's. He has been maintained on azathioprine and has
never been exposed to a biologic response modifier. When azathioprine was
weaned about five years ago there was relapse. He has been doing very well
since his remission was reinduced with prednisone. He now asks about
stopping azathioprine. He has never had any other autoimmune diathases. Is
there any experience with discontinuing treatment in XLA patients with
Crohn's?
Thanks,
Richard Wasserman
Dallas

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Richard L. Wasserman, MD, PhD
DallasAllergyImmunology
7777 Forest Lane, Suite B-332
Dallas, Texas 75230
Office (972) 566-7788
Fax (972) 566-8837
Cell (214) 697-7211
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