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Dermatological insight as the key to diagnosing intestinal Behçet's disease misdiagnosed as Crohn's: a case report
Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio1, Eugenia Veronica Di Brizzi1, Gaetano Licata2
1Dermatology Unit, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples.
Abstract:
This report presents the case of a 22-year-old male with recurrent genital ulcers, oral aphthae, and gastrointestinal ulcerations initially diagnosed as Crohn's disease by gastroenterologists. Despite overlapping clinical and histological features between Crohn's disease and intestinal Behçet's disease, a dermatological consultation raised suspicion for Behçet's, leading to a revised diagnosis. This case highlights the crucial role of dermatologists in preventing misdiagnosis and ensuring effective treatments for complex inflammatory conditions.
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