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Review
. 2017 Apr;1(4):159-164.
doi: 10.1159/000448384. Epub 2016 Aug 19.

The Challenge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnosis in Asia

Yue Li  1 , Jia-Ming Qian  1
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Review

The Challenge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnosis in Asia

Yue Li et al. Inflamm Intest Dis. 2017 Apr.

Abstract

Background: The current major clinical challenge relates to the accurate diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Asian countries with a high background prevalence of infections.

Summary: The diagnosis of Crohn's disease in geographical areas where tuberculosis is endemic poses a major diagnostic challenge.

Key messages: Infections can mimic IBD and complicate the course of existing IBD. Limited availability of diagnostic modalities and health service may delay diagnosis. A multidisciplinary approach, continuous medical education, and academic activities may warrant an accurate diagnosis of IBD.

Keywords: Asia; Diagnosis; Disease mimicking; Diversity; Inflammatory bowel disease.

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a Typical longitudinal ulcer in a patient with CD. b Typical transverse ulcer in a patient with ITB. c Round, single, large ulcer at the ileocecal area in a patient with BD. d Chronic schistosomal colitis confirmed by biopsy histology.
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