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Crohn's Disease History

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory intestinal disease that attacks the gastrointestinal tract at various points. The disease manifests itself through many different symptoms and has become more widely known throughout its history.

  1. Beginning

    • Scottish doctor T. Kennedy Dalziel first discovered what would later be known as Crohn's disease in 1913. Dalziel noticed similarities between intestinal problems in animals and humans.

    Naming

    • In 1932 Crohn's disease was officially named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn. Crohn and his medical colleagues first described the disease in a paper published that year.

    Publicity

    • President Dwight D. Eisenhower underwent surgery to remove an intestinal obstruction related to Crohn's disease in 1956. This surgery brought Crohn's disease to the forefront.

    Genetics

    • In 2001, A United States medical study focusing on a specific chromosome determined that Crohn's disease can be passed down genetically.

    Classification

    • In 2002, it was determined that Crohn's disease can be classified two different ways. The disease's site involvement and the clinical behavior it causes can both result in classifications.

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