Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Prevalence and Diagnostic Value

Abstract

Because of their sensitivity and specificity, ANCA may be helpful in the clinical assessment of patients with IBD, and especially those with UC. However, there is no link between the pressure of p-ANCA and the site of UC or its activity, so that it cannot be used to monitor medical treatment or surgical indications.