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Specifics and Pitfalls in Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

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Colon, Rectum and Anus: Anatomic, Physiologic and Diagnostic Bases for Disease Management

Part of the book series: Coloproctology ((COLOPROCT,volume 1))

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Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease is increasing in prevalence in Western society. Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and indeterminate colitis may manifest of the similar disorder causing difficulty in making the diagnosis, however on therapeutic grounds must be distinguished. Despite of the true diagnostic challenge, the two major groups of inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) often have different signs, symptoms, and histopathologic presentations that make it possible to be differentiated. Successful diagnosis is reliant on careful clinicopathological correlation and recognizing potential pitfalls. The accuracy in making the diagnosis will lead to the best available therapeutic plans and the reduction in physical and emotional morbidity and mortality.

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Hiranyakas, A. (2017). Specifics and Pitfalls in Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. In: Ratto, C., Parello, A., Donisi, L., Litta, F. (eds) Colon, Rectum and Anus: Anatomic, Physiologic and Diagnostic Bases for Disease Management. Coloproctology, vol 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09807-4_28

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