Vulval Crohn disease: A case series of 26 patients. (11th December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Forward, Emily; Reid, Nianda; Fischer, Gayle
• Is Part Of: Australasian journal of dermatology. Volume 60:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 230
• Publication Date: 2018-12-11
• Subjects: Crohn disease -- gastrointestinal Crohn disease -- vulva -- vulval Crohn disease; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Australasia -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12972
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0004-8380

Abstract

Abstract: Vulval Crohn disease is rare and likely under‐reported, leading to difficulty in diagnosis and delay in treatment. In this case series, we report the clinical features and discuss therapy in 26 consecutive patients with vulval Crohn disease, with or without documented gastrointestinal disease, presenting between January 2016 and July 2018. We highlight the need for treatment that is in some cases more aggressive than the requirement to manage the patient's gastrointestinal involvement.