Laryngeal and Other Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Crohnʹs Disease

Laryngeal and other otolaryngologic manifestations of Crohnʹs disease are uncommon and may be subtle. Crohnʹs disease is a well-known inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology marked by relapsing and remitting granulomatous inflammation of the alimentary tract. Extraintestinal manifestations of Crohnʹs disease may appear anytime during the course of the disease process and may be the initial symptom. Findings are nonspecific, primarily edema and ulcerations, and may be confused with a multitude of other disease processes. Awareness of these manifestations in the head and neck will prevent misdiagnosis or a delay in diagnosis.