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Case Reports
. 2014 Jan;5(1):41-3.
doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.126029.

Metastatic Crohn's disease

Padmavathy Lanka  1 , Lakshmana Rao Lanka  2 , N Sylvester  2 , M Dhana Lakshmi  2 , N Ethirajan  3
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Case Reports

Metastatic Crohn's disease

Padmavathy Lanka et al. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Crohn's disease, first described in 1922, is characterized by segmental granulomatous inflammation of the intestinal tract and frequently involves the cutaneous tissues as well. Cutaneous Crohn's disease (CCD) is synonymous with metastatic Crohn's disease (MSD). A case of CCD, without any gastrointestinal involvement is reported for its rarity.

Keywords: Cutaneous crohn's disease; metastatic crohn's disease; non caseating granulomas.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
(a) Single, non-tender, pedunculated, polypoid growth, about 6 × 7 cm, hanging from the left labium minus (P) and minimal swelling of the left labium majus, (b) Multiple “knife-cut” ulcers on the external genitalia, in the inguino-crural fold, and in the interlabial creases
Figure 2
Figure 2
Multiple non-caseating granulomas in the dermis (G) (a) H and E, ×20; (b) H and E, ×40
Figure 3
Figure 3
Multiple typical “knife-cut” ulcers on the external genitalia in the inguino-crural fold, (a) interlabial creases, and (b) natal cleft
Figure 4
Figure 4
Massive edema of genitalia more marked on the left labium majus
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