Crohn disease: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment

Radiol Technol. 2014 Jan-Feb;85(3):297-316; quiz 317-20.

Abstract

Crohn disease (often seen in the literature as "Crohn's disease"), an autoimmune disease with debilitating gastrointestinal and extragastrointestinal manifestations, is on the rise in the United States and Europe. This article discusses the disease process, clinical presentation, diagnostic tools, and treatment options for Crohn disease. Statistics regarding disease prevalence and epidemiology also are reported.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis*
  • Crohn Disease / etiology
  • Crohn Disease / therapy*
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking / methods*
  • Physical Examination / methods*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents