Severe Crohn's Disease With Intra-abdominal Fistula: First Reported Case From Tanzania.

Authors :: Kassam N
Aziz O
Aghan E
Mandwa M
Ngimba C
Mbithe H
Surani S
Wambura C
Source :: Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Jan 15; Vol. 14 (1), pp. e21277. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jan 15 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: We describe a case of Crohn's disease occurring in a young Tanzanian female. Crohn's disease is rare in Africa and not encountered normally. The presentation of Crohn's disease overlaps with many other abdominal disorders that are common in an African setting, such as tuberculosis and schistosomiasis. The disease is probably underdiagnosed in Africa due to limitations in diagnostic testing and rarity.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2022, Kassam et al.)

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