Article ; Online: Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease in the Face of Increasing Trend in Pakistan.
Crohn's & colitis 360
2024 Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) otae015
Abstract: Background: Crohn's disease (CD) is characterized by granulomatous inflammation of the digestive tract. Diagnosing CD involves assessing clinical symptoms, radiological and endoscopic findings, and histopathological evidence. Although previously ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Crohn's disease (CD) is characterized by granulomatous inflammation of the digestive tract. Diagnosing CD involves assessing clinical symptoms, radiological and endoscopic findings, and histopathological evidence. Although previously considered a disease in developed countries, CD is increasing in developing nations, but challenges exist in diagnosing CD promptly. This study aims to report diagnostic parameters for early and correct CD diagnosis in Pakistan. Methodology: A retrospective analysis from June 2016 to August 2023 of 22 CD patients was done, by data from medical records, questionnaires completed at diagnosis, and telephonic interviews. Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics were assessed, and patients were categorized using the Montreal classification. Results: CD was diagnosed in 22 patients, with a 1:1 male-to-female ratio with a mean age of 33 years (range 15-55 years). Symptoms at presentation included abdominal pain (95.5%), watery diarrhea (86.4%), fever (31.8%), rectal bleeding (54.5%), and weight loss (81.8%) with 68% having symptoms for over 12 months before diagnosis. Disease characteristics were diverse, with various patterns of involvement and histopathological findings. Conclusions: In resource-limited countries like Pakistan, the timely diagnosis of CD presents a significant healthcare challenge. Therefore, it is necessary to tackle these complex problems by enhancing diagnostic capabilities, raising medical awareness, and improving access to healthcare resources. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-03-22 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ISSN | 2631-827X |
| ISSN (online) | 2631-827X |
| DOI | 10.1093/crocol/otae015 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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