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Summary
Acute terminal ileitis is often misdiagnosed as Crohn's disease. This case highlights Yersinia pseudotuberculosis as a significant, often overlooked, cause of acute terminal ileitis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Acute terminal ileitis has historically been attributed primarily to Crohn's disease.
- However, many patients diagnosed with acute terminal ileitis during laparotomy do not develop chronic Crohn's disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of acute terminal ileitis caused by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis.
- To emphasize Yersinia pseudotuberculosis as a potential predominant cause of acute terminal ileitis.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Clinical and microbiological evaluation of a patient with acute terminal ileitis.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with acute terminal ileitis.
- The condition was confirmed to be caused by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis infection.
Conclusions:
- Yersinia pseudotuberculosis is a significant cause of acute terminal ileitis.
- Distinguishing Yersinia pseudotuberculosis from Crohn's disease is crucial for appropriate patient management.