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An unusual case of primary adenocarcinoma of the terminal ileum with a clinical and radiographic appearance simulating Crohn's disease is presented. This example further supports the concept that terminal ileal disease should not immediately be equated with regional enteritis.
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Milman, P.J., Gold, B.M., Bagla, S. et al. Primary ileal adenocarcinoma simulating Crohn's disease. Gastrointest Radiol 5, 55–58 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01888601
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