Ai-jun Zhang1, Shu-hui Zhan1, Hong Chang1, Yu-qiang Gao1, Yan-qing Li2. 1. Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, JinanDepartments of Gastroenterology and Pathology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, P.R. China. 2. Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, JinanDepartments of Gastroenterology and Pathology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, P.R. China mx8902@163.com.
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.
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.