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I was diagnosed with crohn's 10 years ago by colon biopsy. had a colonoscopy last year and new doc said he saw no traces of crohn's..is that possible?

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Dr. Shadi Qasem answered

Yes: Patients with crohn's disease can undergo remission and exacerbation. It would be helpful for the "new doc" i.e. Pathologist to review the prior biopsies, too, if possible.

Answered 5/1/2013

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Dr. John Edmison answered

Yes: Crohns is sometimes a difficult diagnosis to make. The clinical context is just as important as colonoscopy findings.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with crohn's 10 years ago by colon biopsy. had a colonoscopy last year and new doc said he saw no traces of crohn's..is that possible?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Shadi Qasem answered

Dr. John Edmison answered

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