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Can an mri w/contrast confirm crohns?diagnosed 8 yrs ago but new gi is looking again.all other tests clear endo had an ulcer. he took blood and stool

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Maybe : A better way is the old fashion upper GI and small bowel follow through. There will be classic findings if there is Crohn's findings. CT is also a good test. MRI can be problematic and I favor the traditional way

Answered 6/7/2015

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A member asked:

Can an mri w/contrast confirm crohns?diagnosed 8 yrs ago but new gi is looking again.all other tests clear endo had an ulcer. he took blood and stool

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