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Lip swealling, aphae and arthritis
Orofacial granulomatosis and arthritis may be due to several different conditions1. However the coexistence of these findings should prompt the clinician to investigate possible Crohn’s disease2;3, using full endoscopic and histological work-up..
Careful observation of the oral mucosa may reveal signs that may lead to further investigation and diagnosis of Crohn’s disease4.
Adequate treatment with exclusive enteral nutrition may lead to quick improvement and remission of active disease (image, 2 weeks after starting treatment):
Reference List
1. K. L. Kolho, K. Heiskanen, M. Verkasalo, and A. Pitkaranta, "Orofacial granulomatosis in children--a challenge for diagnosis and treatment," Int.J.Pediatr.Otorhinolaryngol. 75 (2011) 864-7.
2. Assche G. Van, A. Dignass, W. Reinisch, C. J. van der Woude, A. Sturm, Vos M. De, M. Guslandi, B. Oldenburg, I. Dotan, P. Marteau, A. Ardizzone, D. C. Baumgart, G. D'Haens, P. Gionchetti, F. Portela, B. Vucelic, J. Soderholm, J. Escher, S. Koletzko, K. L. Kolho, M. Lukas, C. Mottet, H. Tilg, S. Vermeire, F. Carbonnel, A. Cole, G. Novacek, M. Reinshagen, E. Tsianos, K. Herrlinger, B. Oldenburg, Y. Bouhnik, R. Kiesslich, E. Stange, S. Travis, and J. Lindsay, "The second European evidence-based Consensus on the diagnosis and management of Crohn's disease: Special situations," J.Crohns.Colitis. 4 (2010) 63-101.