Orofacial granulomatosis and erythema multiforme in an adolescent with Crohn's disease.

TitleOrofacial granulomatosis and erythema multiforme in an adolescent with Crohn's disease.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsGeorgesen C, Huang J, Avarbock A, Harp J, Magro C
JournalPediatr Dermatol
Volume35
Issue5
Paginatione294-e297
Date Published2018 Sep
ISSN1525-1470
KeywordsAdolescent, Crohn Disease, Erythema Multiforme, Female, Glucocorticoids, Granulomatosis, Orofacial, Humans, Immunosuppressive Agents, Skin
Abstract

The cutaneous manifestations of Crohn's disease are myriad. A 15-year-old girl presented with recurrent lip swelling and eventual development of diarrhea and targetoid macules on the palms, feet, and back. She was finally diagnosed with Crohn's disease in the setting of a clinical presentation and histopathology consistent with orofacial granulomatosis and erythema multiforme. We review the literature and summarize reported occurrences of these cutaneous diseases in children with Crohn's disease.

DOI10.1111/pde.13548
Alternate JournalPediatr Dermatol
PubMed ID30024055
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