Abstract
Background: Approximately one-fourth of new Crohn's disease diagnoses are made in individuals under the age of 20 years, in whom proximal Crohn's disease tends to be more common. Objectives: To describe the role of wireless capsule endoscopy in diagnosing isolated small intestinal Crohn's disease in two adolescents. Methods: Wireless capsule endoscopy was performed in two adolescents with severe protein-losing enteropathy and negative standard diagnostic workup. Results: Wireless capsule endoscopy successfully diagnosed Crohn's disease with uncharacteristic presentations and negative radiographic and endoscopic findings in both patients. Conclusions: The non-invasiveness and ease in performance of capsule endoscopy on an ambulatory basis make this diagnostic modality especially advantageous for children.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 216-218 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Israel Medical Association Journal |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 1 Apr 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adolescents
- Crohn's disease
- Diagnostic modalities
- Wireless capsule endoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (all)