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3yr old, poor growth, elev sed rate, iga, calprotectin. biopsy -chronic stomach inflammation & cryptitis. infection has been ruled out. wht could it b?

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

IBD: Cryptitis is seen in inflammatory bowel disease, both Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, but it also can be seen in other inflammatory conditions of the intestines. It is not a disease itself but a histologic manifestation of several different diseases.Calprotectin is a biochemical test for intestinal inflammation, including inflammatory bowel disease. I hope he is being treated by a pediatric GI Dr.

Answered 8/21/2014

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