%0 Journal Article
%T Chronic linear ulcerations of the inguino-crural and buttocks folds
%A Khaled Aida
%A Ezzine-Sebai Nadia
%A Fazaa Becima
%A Zeglaoui Faten
%J Indian Journal of Dermatology
%D 2011
%I Medknow Publications
%X Vulvo-perineal Crohn¡äs disease is a rare condition either when it is isolated or associated with digestive manifestations. In the former condition named metastatic Crohn¡äs disease, it may constitute a diagnostic challenge and may be confused especially with other infectious or inflammatory disorders. We report a case of vulvo-perineal Crohn¡äs disease in a 46-year-old woman. A 46-year-old woman was diagnosed with a vulvo-perineal Crohn¡äs disease without digestive involvement. There was a chronic edema of the vulva with linear ulcerations on the inguino-crural regions and the buttocks fold, of 3 years. Treatment with metronidazole (1 g/day for 6 months) led to almost complete healing of the ulcerations with a sustained result. Physicians must be aware of the diverse manifestations and confusing presentations of vulvo-perineal Crohn¡äs disease.
%K Cutaneous Crohn¡äs disease
%K vulvo-perineal Crohn¡äs disease
%K metastatic Crohn¡äs disease
%U http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2011;volume=56;issue=1;spage=101;epage=103;aulast=Khaled