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Chapter 3: Diagnosis.

Authors :
Rampton, David S.
Shanahan, Fergus
Source :
Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (9781905832460); 2008, p39-52, 14p, 3 Color Photographs, 3 Black and White Photographs, 6 Charts
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Chapter 3 of the book "Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease," third edition, is presented. It discusses the differential diagnosis of common presentations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in younger and older patients. Several blood tests that can be conducted on IBD patients include hematology, biochemistry and serology. It also emphasizes that sigmoidoscopy can provide immediate confirmation of colitis and its activity.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781905832460
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Fast Facts: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (9781905832460)
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
43759114