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Esophageal Crohn Disease

消化内科

Common symptoms

体重减轻、食欲不振、吞咽痛、胸骨后疼痛、结节、肛门病变、吞咽困难、食管溃疡、恶心

The pathology of disease

Esophageal Crohn disease is rare esophageal involvement of Crohn disease, presenting with dysphagia, odynophagia, ulcers, and strictures, usually in patients with established intestinal Crohn. Treatment: PPI (reflux overlap); corticosteroids/immunomodulators/biologics (anti-TNF) for active Crohn; endoscopic dilation for strictures; nutritional support; treat associated oral/intestinal disease; follow-up endoscopy; rule out other causes (infection/reflux).

Common Symptoms

Dysphagia/odynophagia; ulcers/strictures; in known Crohn disease

Causes and Pathogenesis

Transmural Crohn inflammation involves esophagus.

Treatment

PPI; immunomodulators/biologics; dilation; nutrition; treat associated disease

Preventive Measures

Control Crohn disease; treat reflux.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.