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Multiple Enteroenteric Fistulas- Crohn's Disease- A Case Report
Hasnain Abbas Dharamshi1, Ali Abbas Mohsin Ali2, Tufail Raza3
1Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Iranian Journal of Public Health
|January 9, 2016
Summary
This case report highlights a rare instance of Crohn's disease in a Pakistani male, focusing on the unusual development of multiple fistulas. Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition impacting the gastrointestinal tract.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Research
Background:
- Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause.
- It can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract and may present with extra-intestinal manifestations.
- Skip lesions are a characteristic finding in Crohn's disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of Crohn's disease in a middle-aged Pakistani male.
- To highlight the unusual occurrence of multiple fistulas in a patient with Crohn's disease.
- To underscore the rarity of Crohn's disease in Asian populations.
Main Methods:
- Case report detailing a patient's medical history and diagnosis.
- Review of diagnostic findings related to Crohn's disease and fistulas.
- Analysis of the patient's 18-year history of documented Crohn's disease.
Main Results:
- A middle-aged Pakistani male with an 18-year history of Crohn's disease was diagnosed.
- The patient presented with multiple fistulas, a rare complication.
- Crohn's disease is noted to be rare in Asian countries.
Conclusions:
- Multiple fistulas are a rare but significant complication of Crohn's disease.
- This case emphasizes the importance of considering Crohn's disease in diverse ethnic populations.
- Further research into the prevalence and presentation of Crohn's disease in Asia is warranted.
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