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Review
. 2023 Oct 10;12(20):6450.
doi: 10.3390/jcm12206450.

Oral Manifestations of Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review

María Pilar Pecci-Lloret  1 , Emma Ramirez-Santisteban  1 , Adraz Hergueta-Castillo  1 , Julia Guerrero-Gironés  1 , Ricardo Elías Oñate-Sánchez  1
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Review

Oral Manifestations of Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review

María Pilar Pecci-Lloret et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory intestinal condition that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract. It is characterized by its clinical heterogeneity and irregularities in its course. The etiology and pathogenesis are not well established, so it is difficult to establish an early diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. The objective of this systematic review was to present a qualitative synthesis of the studies referring to the oral manifestations of CD. This systematic review was carried out following the PRISMA guide. Research was conducted in the Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, and Cocrahne Library databases on 23 February 2023, and updated on 1 September 2023. Articles published between 2012 and 2023 were selected. Articles that analyzed the oral manifestation of CD patients and met the established search terms. In addition, the quality of all the selected studies was analyzed following the CARE guidelines for case reports and the STROBE scale for observational studies. A total of 19 articles were included in this review that met the inclusion criteria. Regarding the oral manifestation of CD, oral ulcers, angular cheilitis, and gingivitis stand out. Periodontitis and vegetative pyostomatitis were the least representative manifestations. The most prevalent locations were lips, mucosa, and gingivae. Ulcers, gingivitis, and angular cheilitis are the most frequent oral manifestations in patients with CD. Their early identification and possible relationship with the disease are important for an early diagnosis and an adequate treatment plan.

Keywords: Crohn’s disease; oral lesions; oral manifestations; systematic review.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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