# An Unusual Presentation of Crohn’s Disease in an Elderly Patient: A Report of a Rare Case

## TL;DR

An elderly patient was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, a rare occurrence in older adults, after initial tests suggested a different condition.

## Contribution

Highlights the atypical presentation of Crohn's disease in elderly patients and the importance of thorough diagnostics.

## Key findings

- Crohn's disease was diagnosed in a 70-year-old patient initially suspected of having small bowel obstruction.
- The case underscores the need for careful evaluation in elderly patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Crohn's disease is uncommon in the elderly, making this a rare and informative case.

## Abstract

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the terminal ileum and proximal colon. The exact cause is unknown but likely involves genetic factors, environmental triggers, and immune dysregulation. This case report delineates the choice of diagnostics for a 70-year-old patient presenting with symptoms indicative of small bowel obstruction. Initial assessments and imaging suggested a common clinical scenario, yet further investigation uncovered an unexpected diagnosis of Crohn's disease, a condition infrequently encountered in this age demographic.