Can involve any part of the GI tract from the mouth to the anus
Bimodal distribution: 15-22yr, 55-60yr
Pathology
All layers of the bowel are involved
Reason why fistulas and abscesses are common complications
"Skip lesions" are common
All layers of the bowel are involved
Reason why fistulas and abscesses are common complications
"Skip lesions" are common
Reason why fistulas and abscesses are common complications
Crohn's disease
Viral gastroenteritis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Bacterial gastroenteritis
Ulcerative colitis
Campylobacter infections
Celiac disease
Clostridium difficile colitis