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Case #3 -
A 27 year old with months of RLQ pain

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?  Answer 
2.) What is the characteristic triad of symptoms in this disease?  Answer 
3.) What physical finding may differentiate it from ulcerative colitis?  Answer 
4.) What are the gross and microscopic pathological characteristics of Crohn's disease?  Answer 
5.) What are the various diagnostic modalities for Crohn's disease?  Answer 
6.) What are radiographic features of Crohn's disease?  Answer 
7.) What is the distribution of Crohn's disease in the bowel?  Answer 
8.) What are the possible extraintestinal manifestations of Crohn's?  Answer 
9.) What is the medical management of Crohn's?  Answer 
10.) What are the indications for surgical treatment?  Answer 
 
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