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A common genetic background could explain early-onset Crohn's disease.
Medical hypotheses - 1 Apr 2012
Bianco Anna Monica, Zanin Valentina, Girardelli Martina, Magnolato Andrea, Martelossi Stefano, Martellossi Stefano, Tommasini Alberto, Marcuzzi Annalisa, Crovella Sergio
Abstract excerpt
Crohn's disease (CD) is a multifactorial disease, in which environmental, microbial and genetic factors play important roles. CD is characterized by a chronic granulomatous inflammation by necrotic scarring with aspects of full-thickness wall. In spite of affecting mainly young adults, sometimes, CD can be present in the first year of life (early onset Crohn disease, EOCD) showing an unpredictable course and...
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