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Case Reports
. 1978 Apr 15;3(1):67-72.
doi: 10.1007/BF01887038.

Borderlands in the diagnosis of regional enteritis: trends in overdiagnosis and value of therapeutic trial

S F Chang, M I Burrell, N A Belleza, H M Spiro
Case Reports

Borderlands in the diagnosis of regional enteritis: trends in overdiagnosis and value of therapeutic trial

S F Chang et al. Gastrointest Radiol. .

Abstract

Our regional experience in the state of Connecticut indicates that Crohn's disease is being overdiagnosed. Six patients with disorders mimicking regional enteritis are presented, one of whom had an atypical clinical course and the remainder had atypical therapeutic responses. The radiologist should be aware of clinical responses and make reassessments if necessary, in order not to overlook surgically treatable conditions.

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