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The Enigma of Crohn’s Disease: a case report


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Azmi, Nabil and Tiew Toot Chaw, Warren and Abdul Rahman, Nurafdzillah and Zaihan, Sumayyah and Ahmad Kammal, Wan Syahira Ellani (2024) The Enigma of Crohn’s Disease: a case report. Cureus: Journal of Medical Science, 16 (3). art. no. e55993. pp. 1-8. ISSN 2168-8184

Abstract

Crohn's disease (CD) is an inflammatory condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract, often leading to persistent inflammation in various parts, notably the terminal ileum and colon. Clinical manifestations of CD can become complex due to complications like strictures, fistulas, and perianal abscesses. The disease typically exhibits transmural inflammation and skip lesions, where unaffected areas alternate with affected ones. Treatment goals focus on achieving disease remission and preventing complications that may require surgical intervention. Surgery becomes crucial in managing complications such as Crohn's strictures and perforations. Here, we describe a challenging case involving a young woman who underwent surgery for abdominal abscess and with Crohn’s stricture and fistula.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.55993
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: Colorectal; Crohn's fistula; Crohn's stricture; Crohn’s disease (cd); Inflammatory bowel syndrome
Depositing User: Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim
Date Deposited: 04 Aug 2025 03:55
Last Modified: 04 Aug 2025 03:55
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