Stridor in Crohn disease and the use of infliximab.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Extraintestinal manifestations of Crohn disease are well recognized. Upper airway obstruction is a very rare but important complication that usually responds to high-dose steroids. We report a case of Crohn disease initially presenting with respiratory symptoms and subsequently resulting in acute severe upper airway obstruction, which failed to respond to steroids but dramatically responded to the first documented use of infliximab in this context.
Medical subject headings
- Airway Obstruction
- Antibodies, Monoclonal
- Crohn Disease
- Gastrointestinal Agents
- Respiratory Sounds