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Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. It can affect any part of the GI tract from the oral cavity to the perianal area. The cause is so far unclear. If untreated, it can reduce life quality and leads to significant organ damage. Modern strategies aim to:
* Alter disease progression early.
* Prevent bowel damage.
* Not just alleviate symptoms.
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The disease is characterized by relapsing episodes (1, 2, 3, 4).
Crohn's Disease (CD) involves segmental transmural inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. This inflammation can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. The ileum is most frequently affected (5). The ypical clinical scenario is: