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[Crohn disease in siblings].

T J Eng1

  • 1Kirurgisk avdeling, Buskerud sentralsykehus, Drammen.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|October 20, 1991
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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Genetics
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.
  • Familial clustering of Crohn's disease suggests genetic predisposition.
  • Understanding familial risk is crucial for early diagnosis and management.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the familial occurrence of Crohn's disease.
  • To present a case study of affected siblings.
  • To underscore the importance of family history in Crohn's disease evaluation.

Summary:

  • A case series identified a sister and brother with Crohn's disease.
  • Both siblings presented with severe gastrointestinal symptoms requiring ileum resection.
  • Literature review supports the familial aggregation of Crohn's disease.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the role of genetics in Crohn's disease etiology.
  • Suggests that family history assessment is vital for identifying at-risk individuals.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding Crohn's disease screening and diagnosis.