Crohn Disease of the Vulva without Gastrointestinal Manifestations in a 16-Year-Old Girl. Issue 1 (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Ai-jun; Zhan, Shu-hui; Chang, Hong; Gao, Yu-qiang; Li, Yan-qing
• Is Part Of: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery. Volume 19:Issue 1(2015:Jan./Feb.)
• Page Start: 81
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Skin -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Canada -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Canada -- Periodicals; Skin -- Surgery -- Canada -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.2310/7750.2014.14005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1203-4754

Abstract

Background: Crohn disease of the vulva is a rare disease that is difficult to diagnose. There are limited reports describing treatment of this condition. Objective: To describe the diagnosis and treatment of a 16-year-old girl with Crohn disease of the vulva, without onset of intestinal symptoms. Methods: Crohn disease was diagnosed by histopathology. The patient was treated with corticosteroids and followed for 1 year. Results: After the final diagnosis, cutaneous lesions responded rapidly to corticosteroid treatment, which was gradually stopped after 6 months. The disease was well controlled at the 1-year follow-up. Conclusion: Crohn disease of the vulva can develop alone without the onset of intestinal symptoms. Diagnosis relies on special pathologic findings. Corticosteroid treatment is effective for this condition.