Crohn's disease for the general physician: presentation and investigations.
Crohn's disease presents to general physicians in a variety of ways. This article outlines the clinical features and initial investigation of suspected Crohn's disease. The accompanying article reviews treatment strategies.
Gastroenterology Specialist Trainee, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
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Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff CF14 4XW.
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D001706:Biopsy; D003113:Colonoscopy; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D058005:General Practitioners; D006801:Humans; D064307:Microbiota; D012307:Risk Factors