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Terminal ileitis after kidney transplantation
Tijdschriftbijdrage - Review Artikel
Ondertitel:Crohn's disease or other? Case reports and literature review
The finding of a terminal ileitis after kidney transplantation can cause a diagnostic challenge. Because the development of Crohn's disease under immunosuppressive therapy is unlikely, this diagnosis should only be considered after exclusion of infectious disease and drug-related intestinal toxicity. Defining the underlying cause of terminal ileitis is often hampered by a shortage of specific diagnostic tests or their lack of sensitivity. We present three patients with terminal ileitis after kidney transplantation resulting from different etiologies. Subsequently, we describe the characteristics that can help to make the differential diagnosis.
Tijdschrift: Acta Gastro-Enterol Belg
ISSN: 0001-5644
Issue: 1
Volume: 82
Pagina's: 63-66
Jaar van publicatie:2019
Trefwoorden:Crohn’s disease, Immunosuppression, Kidney transplantation, Terminal ileitis
Toegankelijkheid:Open