An Unusual Presentation of Crohn's Disease in an Elderly Patient: A Report of a Rare Case

Abstract

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the terminal ileum and proximal colon. The exact cause is unknown but likely involves genetic factors, environmental triggers, and immune dysregulation. This case report delineates the choice of diagnostics for a 70-year-old patient presenting with symptoms indicative of small bowel obstruction. Initial assessments and imaging suggested a common clinical scenario, yet further investigation uncovered an unexpected diagnosis of Crohn's disease, a condition infrequently encountered in this age demographic.

Keywords: adult gastroenterology; chronic abdominal pain; crohn’s disease (cd); elderly onset crohn’s disease; internal medicine specialist.