Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's disease, also called regional enteritis, is a chronic inflammation of the intestines which is usually confined to the terminal portion of the small intestine, the ileum. Ulcerative colitis is a similar inflammation of the colon, or large intestine. These and other IBDs (inflammatory bowel disease) have been linked with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
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Review Date : 4/15/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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