Recurrent buccal space abscesses: a complication of Crohn's disease.
A patient is described with generalized gastrointestinal involvement by Crohn's disease. Symptoms of recurrent ulceration and mucosal tags are well-described oral manifestations of Crohn's disease; however, in our patient recurrent facial abscesses, which required extraoral drainage, also developed. This complication has not previously been reported.
Malins
T J
TJ
Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Sunderland District General Hospital, England.
Wilson
A
A
Ward-Booth
R P
RP
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology