Abstract
This article reports a case of highly destructive perianal Crohn's disease in a 15-year-old boy who presented with fecal impaction and incontinence. Both upper and lower gastrointestinal tract endoscopy were unrevealing. Treatment with intravenous prednisolone and broad-spectrum antibiotics supplemented by enteral feeding with an elemental diet resulted in prompt recovery. However, healing of his perianal lesions began only after a diverting colostomy. Awareness of this uncommon entity is important because prompt recognition can lead to early institution of appropriate treatment and avoid further morbidity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 491-492 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of the National Medical Association |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-08-1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine(all)