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Refractory Crohn’s Disease of the Vulva Treated with Infliximab: A Case Report
- Source :
- Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 21, Iss 12, Pp 835-837 (2007)
- Publication Year :
- 2007
- Publisher :
- Wiley, 2007.
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Abstract
- Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. The common presentation includes abdominal pain, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Many patients may exhibit systemic symptoms of fever and weight loss. Approximately 20% to 40% of patients will experience extraintestinal manifestations that involve the eyes, skin and joints. Women may experience a variety of gynecological manifestations, including vulvovaginal involvement, which is often not recognized and also difficult to treat. A case of refractory vulvovaginal CD is presented and the literature of gynecological manifestations of CD and its treatment are reviewed.
- Subjects :
- Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08357900
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.9031a169c0474983b93f3a975cdfc09a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2007/737640