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DOI: 10.4103/1947-489X.210873
Is it Crohn's disease? A cautionary tale
Differentiating intestinal tuberculosis from Crohn's disease may pose as a diagnostic challenge in general and particularly in parts of the world with a high prevalence of tuberculosis. The presentation, course and outcome of a 13 year old female patient, exemplifying this clinical challenge, are presented and the learning points reviewed. We present the case of a 13 year old female from the United Arab Emirates where TB happens to be prevalent. Her case serves as a prime example of the clinical challenge in differentiating Crohn's disease from intestinal TB.
Publication History
Received: 19 October 2010
Accepted: 11 November 2010
Article published online:
23 May 2022
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