Abstract
A case of oesophageal Crohn's disease associated with large bowel lesions and with ocular, articular and cutaneous manifestations is reported. The patient, a 45 year old woman, was successfully treated with corticosteroids. The authors review the literature about oesophageal involvement in Crohn's disease and extra-intestinal manifestations.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Reactive / etiology
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Colitis / complications
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Conjunctivitis / etiology
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Crohn Disease / complications*
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Crohn Disease / diagnosis
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Crohn Disease / drug therapy
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Esophagitis / diagnosis
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Esophagitis / etiology*
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Exanthema / etiology
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Female
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Humans
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Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged