Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 1976 Feb;21(2):81-8.
doi: 10.1007/BF01072046.

Crohn's disease of the colon. Analysis of the diagnostic value of radiology, endoscopy, and histology

S G Meuwissen, K S Pape, D Agenant, H H Oushoorn, G N Tytgat

Crohn's disease of the colon. Analysis of the diagnostic value of radiology, endoscopy, and histology

S G Meuwissen et al. Am J Dig Dis. 1976 Feb.

Abstract

Radiologic, endoscopic, and histologic features were analyzed in 15 patients with Crohn's disease of the colon. Radiologic findings were considered of diagnostic value in only 6 (40%), characteristic endoscopic lesions were found in 13 (87%) and diagnostic histologic features in 11 (73%). Endoscopy combined with biopsy was diagnostic in all 15 cases. The extent of involvement of endoscopy frequently disagreed with the radiologic assessment, particularly in the rectosigmoid area. Studies in 8 patients indicate that sigmoidoscopy and coloscopy with multiple biopsies provide an accurate alternative to radiology to estimate the extent and severity of the lesions and their evolution during corticosteroid and/or azathioprine treatment.

PubMed Disclaimer

References

    1. Scand J Gastroenterol. 1970;5(6):491-6 - PubMed
    1. Gut. 1968 Apr;9(2):164-76 - PubMed
    1. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med. 1973 Oct;119(2):369-74 - PubMed
    1. Acta Radiol Diagn (Stockh). 1974 May;15(3):318-32 - PubMed
    1. Gut. 1965 Dec;6(6):515-24 - PubMed