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  • Title: A 14-year-old girl with recurrent vulvar abscess.
    Author: Bicette R, Tenjarla G, Kugathasan S, Alazraki A, Haddad L.
    Journal: J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol; 2014 Aug; 27(4):e83-6. PubMed ID: 24268555.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel disease is a relatively common condition that may present in a myriad of fashions, from the more frequently seen symptoms of diarrhea and abdominal pain to the less likely presentations with fistulas and abscesses. CASE: A 14-year-old female with a presumed diagnosis of a Bartholin's gland cyst was treated for over 1 year with both medical and surgical interventions without her symptoms ever completely resolving. It was later found that these recurring vulvar abscesses were a manifestation of Crohn's disease. CONCLUSION: While the patient's history and physical are both very important in determining cause for pathology, we must also realize the importance of re-examining and broadening our differential diagnosis when faced with a patient who has failed multiple avenues of care.
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