Questions and Answers
What are the two major groups of inflammatory bowel disease mentioned in the text?
Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract does Crohn's ileitis affect?
Ileum only
What age range is mentioned for the onset of Crohn's disease?
15-30 years
Which type of inflammation does Crohn's disease cause in the gastrointestinal tract?
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What percentage of cases does Ileocolic Crohn's disease account for?
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Which type of inflammatory bowel disease is also known as granulomatous colitis and regional enteritis?
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What percentage of cases does Crohn's ileitis account for?
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At what age range does Crohn's disease typically onset?
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Which part of the gastrointestinal tract does Ileocolic Crohn's disease affect?
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What type of inflammation does Crohn's disease cause in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Two major groups of inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
- Affects the ileum (Crohn's ileitis)
- Typically affects people between 15-30 years old
- Causes transmural inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract
- Ileocolic Crohn's disease accounts for 50% of cases
- Ileocolic Crohn's disease affects the ileum and colon
- Also known as granulomatous colitis and regional enteritis
- Crohn's ileitis accounts for 30% of cases
