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Ct scan shows mild thickening of terminal ileum, appears chronic in nature, no inflammation. what could cause this? biopsy ruled-out crohn's and uc.

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Dr. Anil Khosla answered

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IBD: If the biopsy is negative and currently there are no symptoms., i will ignore it for the time being. It may represent healing following some inflammatory process. I would just follow it up with your doctor .If it remains unchanged or getting worse repeat biopsy should be considered.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

Ct scan shows mild thickening of terminal ileum, appears chronic in nature, no inflammation. what could cause this? biopsy ruled-out crohn's and uc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anil Khosla answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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