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DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1109450
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
Penile and Scrotal Swelling in Crohn’s Disease: a Case Report
Schwellung des Hodens und Skrotums bei Morbus Crohn: ein FallberichtPublication History
manuscript received: 7.11.2008
manuscript accepted: 8.4.2009
Publication Date:
11 September 2009 (online)

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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