When Refractory Crohn's Disease Isn't Crohn's: Ileal Endometriosis
This case report describes a patient with refractory Crohn's disease whose symptoms were ultimately found to be caused by ileal endometriosis, highlighting the importance of considering alternative diagnoses.
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