Summary contentTo assess differential conditions mimicking the perianal Crohn's disease
To review and recognize proctological lesions not related to inflammatory bowel disease
To have an overview over the main principles of their management
To assist patients with perianal complains
Summary
The literature on perianal Crohn's disease lesion focuses mainly on primary lesions, ulcerations, fistulae and strictures. However, patients with IBD may present similar proctological conditions as the general population, which will need to be diagnosed and managed in a way that is appropriate to the general disease. Among these lesions, the diagnosis of common proctological lesions will often be easy, but their management, particularly surgery, will have to be carried out with caution and with a drastic selection of patients. Among the alternative perianal lesion, hydradenitis suppurativa, frequently associated with Crohn's disease, is probably the most difficult to diagnose and its management remains complex. Finally, the management of patients with Crohn's disease should not be limited to the treatment of anatomical lesions, but should also take into account the functional complaints that may largely alter the quality of life of these patients.