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Could granular mucosa of the terminal illeum mean crohns/colitis?

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Unsure: more information is needed. biopsies are often needed, and the whole picture has to be taken into context. IBD serologies and images can also help.

Answered 8/19/2016

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A member asked:

Could granular mucosa of the terminal illeum mean crohns/colitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Enrique Molina answered

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