Nonspecific ileitis: Impact of histopathology and gastrointestinal ultrasound in achieving the diagnosis of Crohn's disease.
Rebecca L SmithKirstin M TaylorAntony B FriedmanAmmar MajeedNatalie PereraPeter R GibsonPublished in: JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2022)
Although ileal histology was of limited value in identifying patients with nonspecific ileitis who were subsequently diagnosed with Crohn's disease, gastrointestinal ultrasound was highly informative. Prospective studies are needed to confirm the value of gastrointestinal ultrasound as a diagnostic and monitoring tool in this setting.