# Enterovesical Fistula Revealing Crohn’s Disease: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A case report describes a rare bladder-intestine fistula revealing Crohn's disease, highlighting the importance of considering this condition in similar clinical scenarios.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the understanding of Crohn's disease by highlighting an unusual presentation through an enterovesical fistula.

## Key findings

- An enterovesical fistula revealed Crohn's disease during a bladder pseudotumor resection.
- Crohn's disease should be considered in cases of bladder pseudotumor with weight loss and chronic diarrhea.
- Surgical treatment is often required for uroenteric fistulas caused by Crohn's disease.

## Abstract

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology. It is characterized by intra- and extra-intestinal complications. It is a frequent cause of uroenteric fistulas. They are mostly symptomatic and occur after several years of the evolution of Crohn's disease. The pneumaturia and fecaluria are the most significant symptoms for their presence. They are usually poorly tolerated and require surgical treatment.

We report the case of an enterovesical fistula revealing Crohn's disease during endoscopic resection of a bladder pseudotumor in a generally impaired patient.

Crohn’s disease should be evocated when histology is not relevant for a bladder pseudotumor or a rectovesical fistula. The discovery of an isolated bladder pseudotumor should suggest the diagnosis in the context of weight loss and chronic diarrhea. Enterovesical fistulas are uncommon but potentially dangerous complications of Crohn’s disease.

Abdominal CT scans and cystoscopy are the most commonly used diagnostic modalities. Surgical treatment seems to be unavoidable in most cases although medical treatment could also benefit a small cohort of patients.