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Bilateral Lower Lip Swelling as an Early Manifestation of Crohn's Disease in a 16-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report.

Case reports in dentistry · Stojicevic M, Benz A, Kreienbühl A, Aweys MAM, Bosshard FA · 2026-08-05

A 16-year-old presented with persistent bilateral lower lip swelling that was diagnosed as an early oral manifestation of Crohn's disease, which resolved following immunosuppressive treatment. The case highlights how oral signs may enable dentists to identify systemic inflammatory bowel disease earlier than conventional diagnosis pathways.

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