Epiglottic Ulceration as an Initial Manifestation of Crohn's Disease

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Abstract

Crohn's disease can present with various extraintestinal symptoms; however, laryngeal involvement, particularly epiglottic ulcers, is rare. A 52-year-old man presented with a sore throat. Laryngeal endoscopy revealed an epiglottic ulcer. He had no gastrointestinal symptoms. Further evaluation revealed a bamboo joint-like appearance in the stomach and aphthous ulcers in the terminal ileum; thus, Crohn's disease was diagnosed. Treatment with prednisolone and mesalazine resulted in the resolution of symptoms without relapse. This case highlights that Crohn's disease can cause isolated epiglottic ulcers even in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of refractory throat ulcers.

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