The role of a multidisciplinary approach in the early and differential diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease–related spondyloarthritis: insights from a cross-sectional study - Takeaways - MDSpire

The role of a multidisciplinary approach in the early and differential diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease–related spondyloarthritis: insights from a cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Alberto Floris

  • Leonardo Sichi

  • Agnese Favale

  • Marcella Falconi

  • Andrea Pace

  • Maria Maddalena Angioni

  • Angelo Italia

  • Raffaela Piras

  • Federica Olla

  • Francesca Onnis

  • Matteo Piga

  • Massimo Claudio Fantini

  • Sara Onali

  • Alberto Cauli

  • May 12, 2026

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    A collaborative strategy between gastroenterologists and rheumatologists enhances the timely diagnosis of spondyloarthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease.

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    The study assessed 605 IBD patients, identifying 18 new cases of IBD-SpA, increasing the overall prevalence from 13.4% to 16.4%.

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    Patients with axial involvement experienced a significant diagnostic delay, averaging 12.4 years compared to 2.9 years for other cases.

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    The swollen joint count was a significant predictor for new IBD-SpA diagnoses, while fecal calprotectin levels showed a trend toward significance.

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    The multidisciplinary approach reduced misdiagnosis of musculoskeletal symptoms and unnecessary treatment modifications in IBD patients.

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The role of a multidisciplinary approach in the early and differential diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease–related spondyloarthritis: insights from a cross-sectional study

  • by Alberto Floris, Leonardo Sichi, Agnese Favale, Marcella Falconi, Andrea Pace, Maria Maddalena Angioni, Angelo Italia, Raffaela Piras, Federica Olla, Francesca Onnis, Matteo Piga, Massimo Claudio Fantini, Sara Onali, Alberto Cauli

  • May 12, 2026

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