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[Dysphagia revealing Crohn's disease]
M Cavicchi1, D Lamarque, M T Chaumette
1Service d'Hépatologie et de Gastroentérologie, Hôpital Henri-Mondor, Créteil.
Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique
|October 8, 1998
Summary
Esophageal Crohn
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Crohn's disease (CD) rarely affects the esophagus.
- Esophageal symptoms are often absent or non-specific in CD.
Observation:
- A case of Crohn's disease with prominent esophageal symptoms is presented.
- Histopathology revealed numerous tuberculoid granulomas.
Findings:
- The case highlights the importance of considering esophageal Crohn's disease.
- Tuberculoid granulomas are a key histopathological feature.
Implications:
- This case broadens the understanding of Crohn's disease manifestations.
- It emphasizes the need for thorough differential diagnosis in esophageal symptoms.