Crohn's Disease

📋Overview

This condition most commonly affects the terminal ileum and the colon, although it may involve any segment from the mouth to the anus. The inflammation is typically patchy, appearing in some areas while leaving others unaffected, and often involves all layers of the bowel wall.

It is categorized as a distinct form of inflammatory bowel disease, differing from ulcerative colitis in its potential to affect the entire thickness of the intestinal lining. Clinical characteristics often include the development of transmural inflammation, which can lead to structural changes within the gastrointestinal system.