Pyloric stenosis as a presenting symptom of Crohn's disease

J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2006 Jun;15(2):175-7.

Abstract

We report a rare case of pyloric stenosis as a presenting symptom of Crohn's disease. Clinical improvement and long-term relief of pyloric obstruction were obtained following a short course treatment of corticostroids and total parenteral nutrition. In contrast to most of the cases described previously in the literature, surgical treatment was not required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Total
  • Pyloric Stenosis / etiology*
  • Pyloric Stenosis / pathology
  • Pyloric Stenosis / therapy

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones