Crohn's Disease Diagnosed in a Man with Sarcoidosis: Coincidence or Correspondence?. (27th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mills, Krystal; Fatima, Shaheen; Fas, Norberto
• Other Names: Kawahara Yoshiro Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-05-27
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Digestive organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive organs -- Diseases; Gastroenterology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/5943468
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6528

Abstract

Abstract : Crohn's disease and sarcoidosis are characterized by noncaseating granulomas, but rarely do they present in the same patient. Their coexistence presents a diagnostic challenge as they are often classified as clinically separate, despite their similarities. We present a case of a 59-year-old man previously diagnosed with pulmonary sarcoidosis who presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain and diarrhea. Colonoscopy revealed multiple ulcers in the colon, with histology in keeping with newly diagnosed Crohn's colitis. The patient had a good clinical response to initiation of steroid therapy and a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor.