Metastatic cutaneous Crohn disease of the face: a case report and review of the literature

Cutis. 2010 Jan;85(1):25-7.

Abstract

Metastatic cutaneous Crohn disease is a rare entity with an uncertain etiology. Few cases of facial involvement have been reported. We describe a 45-year-old woman who presented with several large, dusky, erythematous plaques and draining sinuses on her cheeks in the setting of chronic intestinal Crohn disease. A review of the literature regarding metastatic cutaneous Crohn disease also is provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Crohn Disease / pathology
  • Facial Dermatoses / etiology*
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Facial Dermatoses / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / therapy