Case Report: Recurrent vulvar abscess as the initial manifestation of Crohn’s disease in an adolescent

Key Points

• Recurrent vulvar abscesses can indicate underlying Crohn’s disease in adolescents, leading to timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Fecal calprotectin testing combined with imaging is essential for diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease early.
• Targeted history taking is key to identifying adolescents at risk for Crohn’s disease and avoiding missed diagnoses.
• Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for inflammatory bowel disease in cases of recurrent abscesses.

Abstract