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ArticleACG case reports journal2026

Recurrent Penile and Scrotal Edema as An Extracolonic Manifestation of Metastatic Crohn's Disease in an Adult Patient.

Atharva M Bhagwat, Bhanuteja Pujari, Atman K Shah, Rohit B Ponnada, Manar Shmais

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Article in ACG case reports journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Atharva M BhagwatSaint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6842-2977
Bhanuteja PujariSaint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO.
Atman K ShahSaint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO.
Rohit B PonnadaSaint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO.
Manar ShmaisDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO.

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Abstract

We present a case of recurrent penile and scrotal swelling determined to be an extraintestinal manifestation (EIM) of Crohn's disease. Genitourinary complications are a rare EIM, with most cases reported in pediatric populations. Initial treatment assumed cellulitis, delaying appropriate care. Recognition of the swelling as an EIM allowed for targeted treatment with prednisone, leading to rapid resolution. EIMs of Crohn's disease can be difficult to identify, especially rare forms like scrotal and penile edema. Increased awareness and early recognition are essential for streamlined treatment, particularly in adult patients where such presentations are rarely reported in the literature.

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Crohn's diseaseextraintestinal manifestationsinflammatory bowel diseasemetastatic Crohn's disease

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PMCPMC12893414

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