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Genitourinary complications of Crohn's disease in pediatric patients
1Department of Radiology, Egleston, Children's Hospital, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322-1101, USA.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|July 1, 1997
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Genitourinary complications in pediatric Crohn's disease are common and can be the first sign of the condition. This study investigated their incidence and types in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Urology
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research
Background:
- Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
- Genitourinary (GU) complications are known but understudied in pediatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of genitourinary complications in pediatric patients diagnosed with Crohn's disease.
- To classify the types of GU complications observed.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of pediatric patients with Crohn's disease.
- Analysis of diagnostic codes and clinical notes for GU-related issues.
Main Results:
- Genitourinary complications were found to be a frequent occurrence in pediatric Crohn's disease.
- Specific types of GU complications were identified and categorized.
Conclusions:
- Genitourinary complications are not rare in children with Crohn's disease.
- These complications can serve as an initial presenting symptom of pediatric Crohn's disease.
Abstract
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and types of genitourinary complications in pediatric patients with Crohn's disease.
Conclusion:
Genitourinary complications of Crohn's disease in children are not rare and may be the initial presentation of the condition.