Development and validation of a new algorithm model for differential diagnosis between Crohn's disease and intestinal tuberculosis: a combination of laboratory, imaging and endoscopic characteristics

Abstract Background Sometimes in clinical practice, it is a great challenge to distinguish Crohn's disease (CD) and intestinal tuberculosis (ITB), we conducted this study to identify simple and useful algorithm for distinguishing them. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical history of...

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Main Authors: Yi Lu, Yonghe Chen, Xiang Peng, Jiayin Yao, Weijie Zhong, Chujun Li, Min Zhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01838-x