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Crohn's disease masquerading as aphthous ulcers

A Rehberger1, A Püspök, T Stallmeister

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Division of General Dermatology, University of Vienna, Austria.

European Journal of Dermatology : EJD
|July 3, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Oral inflammation can precede Crohn's disease (CD) diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of investigating systemic causes for recurrent oral lesions, even without other symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oral Medicine
  • Immunodermatology

Background:

  • Intraoral involvement in Crohn's disease (CD) is uncommon, affecting only 9% of patients.
  • Oral inflammation can be an early indicator of CD, preceding intestinal symptoms in 60% of affected individuals.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old male presented with recurrent, painful intraoral lesions and significant weight loss.
  • Initial serological tests showed elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and acute phase reactants.
  • Oral mucosal biopsy revealed mononuclear infiltrate and noncaseating granulomas, suggesting CD.

Findings:

  • Gastrointestinal endoscopy confirmed widespread mucosal involvement from the esophagus to the descending colon.
  • Histopathology of intestinal biopsies definitively diagnosed active Crohn's disease.

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  • The patient's oral lesions were the initial manifestation of the systemic disease.

    • Implications:

    • Recurrent oral inflammatory lesions warrant a thorough investigation for underlying systemic conditions.
    • Early recognition of oral manifestations can aid in the timely diagnosis of Crohn's disease.
    • Considering Crohn's disease in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions is crucial for appropriate patient management.