Penile and Scrotal Swelling in Crohn’s Disease: a Case Report

Zusammenfassung

Fallbericht eines 23-jährigen Morbus-Crohn-Patienten mit Schwellung von Hoden und Skrotum. Klinik und Therapie dieser seltenen metastischen Morbus-Crohn-Läsion werden anhand der Literatur diskutiert.

Abstract

Penile and scrotal swelling considered as metastatic Crohn’s disease is described in a 23 years-old-man. Clinical features and therapeutic options of this rare manifeatation are reviewed.

Schlüsselwörter

chronisch entzündliche Darmerkrankung - Morbus Crohn - extraintestinale Manifestation

Key words

chronic inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn’s disease - extraintestinal manifestation

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