Metastatic Crohn′s disease

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 gastrointe...

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Published inIndian Dermatology Online Journal Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 41 - 43
Main Authors Lanka, Padmavathy, Lanka, LakshmanaRao, Sylvester, N, Lakshmi, MDhana, Ethirajan, N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014
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Cutaneous crohn′s disease
metastatic crohn′s disease
non caseating granulomas
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2229-5178
2249-5673
DOI:10.4103/2229-5178.126029