Aphthous Ulcer

[Tracey1788]

Can anyone explain whether or not an aphthous ulcer and partial collapse of terminal Ileum is indicative of Crohns?

My mre reveals partial collapse of T.I and moderate diverticulosis affecting the descending and sigmoid colon Also a baggy extrarenal pelvis. I should be having a capsule endoscopy organised in due course. Incidently my eus indicated a mild chronic gastritis with odema and vertical muscularization. Negative for malignancy.

Any advice is very much appreciated. Thanks

 

[bozzylozzy]

Has your consultant explained what it is?
Like I said before if your other post.. its probably best posting in the extra intestinal manifestation section.. as you may get a better response from there?

I wouldnt be surprised if it was related to Crohn's.. sorry cant offer you an answer on this


Edit: im confused.. is the ulcer is your TI? Stomach or mouth?
If its in the TI then it sounds like it is IBD. What does your doc say?

 

[Tracey1788]

Has your consultant explained what it is?
Like I said before if your other post.. its probably best posting in the extra intestinal manifestation section.. as you may get a better response from there?

I wouldnt be surprised if it was related to Crohn's.. sorry cant offer you an answer on this


Edit: im confused.. is the ulcer is your TI? Stomach or mouth?
If its in the TI then it sounds like it is IBD. What does your doc say?

The ulcer is in my terminal ileum. hence the follow-up with a capsule endoscopy

 

[bozzylozzy]

I see. Well good luck the pill cam.. I havent had one of those.. ive just had colonoscopies x

 

[Tracey1788]

I see. Well good luck the pill cam.. I havent had one of those.. ive just had colonoscopies x

I look forward to seeing the results. will let u know how I get on xxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Tracey1788]

I just found this on the internet, so hopefully I have answered my own question.

The aphthous ulcer is the earliest and most characteristic endoscopic finding in Crohn's disease. (Fig 1). t can be found throughout the gastrointestinal tract. An aphthous ulcer represents a small (max. 5 mm) superficial ulcer surrounded by a characteristic tiny rim of erythema (Fig. 2). Aphthous ulcers can appear in a single segment or be spread throughout the colon [3–7]. They are often seen in groups, tend to enlarge concentrically, and give rise to larger and deeper ulcerations. Larger and deeper ulcers are also commonly observed [8]. They have clear margins and are often surrounded by normal colonic mucosa with very little reactive change (Fig. 3).