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[Crohn's disease and its sometimes many disguises]
1Medicinsk-gastroenterologisk afd C, København Amts Sygehus, Herlev.
Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Morbus Crohn, or Crohn's disease, often presents with classic symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. However, atypical presentations can delay diagnosis, and the condition affects all age groups, with increasing incidence.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Context:
- Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease.
- Classic textbook descriptions outline typical symptoms.
Purpose:
- To highlight the variability in Crohn's disease presentation.
- To underscore the diagnostic challenges posed by atypical cases.
Summary:
- Textbook Crohn's disease involves ileo-caecal pain, diarrhea, swelling, and weight loss.
- Atypical disease courses can mimic other conditions, delaying diagnosis.
- Crohn's disease incidence appears to be rising across all age demographics.
Impact:
- Emphasizes the need for clinical awareness of non-classic Crohn's disease symptoms.
- Suggests potential underdiagnosis due to atypical presentations.
- Highlights the growing public health concern of inflammatory bowel diseases.