Accelerated Infliximab Induction for Severe Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Young Patient with Crohn’s Disease: A Case Report

Figure 1 Endoscopic findings (15 July 2020). A: Multiple inflammation of the colon; B: Sigmoid colon ulcer with bleeding; C: Hemostasis under endoscopy.

Figure 2 Computed tomography (18 July 2020). A: Thickened walls of the small intestine; B: Thickened walls of colon.

Figure 3 Pathology. A: Acute on chronic inflammation with granulation tissue, consistent with Crohn's disease; B: Cytomegalovirus immunohistochemical staining and acid-fast staining were negative.

Figure 4 Endoscopic findings (25 July 2020). A, B: Multiple ulcers with hemorrhage.

Figure 5 Endoscopic findings (8 wk after accelerated IFX induction). A, B: Eight weeks after accelerated IFX induction therapy, colonoscopy showed mucosal healing. IFX: Anti-TNFα antibody.

Figure 6 Timeline information in this case report. CT: Computed tomography.