[Crohn's disease of the esophagus. Apropos of a case]

Acta Gastroenterol Belg. 1993 Sep-Dec;56(5-6):347-51.
[Article in French]

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

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis, Reactive / etiology
  • Colitis / complications
  • Conjunctivitis / etiology
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy
  • Esophagitis / diagnosis
  • Esophagitis / etiology*
  • Exanthema / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Methylprednisolone