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A 28 year old female presents with a 3months history of diarrhea. She complains of abdominal discomfort and passing stool 20 times/day. Examination=febrile. Barium enema shows cobblestone mucosa. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A 28 year old female presents with a 3months history of diarrhea. She complains of abdominal discomfort and passing stool 20 times/day. Examination=febrile. Barium enema shows cobblestone mucosa. What is the most likely diagnosis?


  1. Ameoba
  2. Colon Ca
  3. GE (gastroenteritis)
  4. CD (Crohn’s disease)
  5. UC (ulcerative colitis)

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The key is D. CD. [History of diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and patient being febrile indicate gut inflammation and cobblestone appearance on barium enema is diagnostic of CD].

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