Asymptomatic ileitis: past, present, and future.
We critically review the limited data on an emerging clinical entity, asymptomatic ileitis. We discuss some of the current theorized etiologies of this phenomenon, including subclinical Crohn's disease, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and spondylarthropathies. Finally, we discuss future areas of investigation that may better help identify and evaluate this increasingly common finding.
Greaves
Mark L
ML
Department of Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital--Cornell, New York, NY, USA. mgreaves13@yahoo.com
Pochapin
Mark
M
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D006801:Humans; D007079:Ileitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D025242:Spondylarthropathies / Q000150:complications
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal