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The Usefulness of In Vitro Interferon-γ Assay for Differential Diagnosis between Intestinal Tuberculosis and Crohn's Disease

Jung Nam Lee, Dong Yup Ryu, Sung Han Park, Hyun Seok You, Bong Eun Lee, Dong Uk Kim, Tae Oh Kim, Jeong Heo, Gwang Ha Kim, Geun Am Song,

Korean Journal of Gastroenterology · 2010 · 12 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

When differential diagnosis between ITB and CD is difficult, T-SPOT.TB blood test may be a helpful and rapid diagnostic tool to exclude ITB. Prospective large-scaled studies are required for further evaluation of the usefulness of T-SPOT.TB blood test for differential diagnosis between ITB and CD.

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The second European evidence-based Consensus on the diagnosis and management of Crohn's disease: Definitions and diagnosis

Gert Van Assche, Julián Panés, Laurent Beaugerie et al. · Journal of Crohn s and Colitis · 2010 · 1.5K citations · Full text

Specific Detection of Tuberculosis Infection

Toru Mori, Mitsunori Sakatani, Fumio Yamagishi et al. · American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 2004 · 661 citations

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European evidence based consensus on the diagnosis and management of Crohn’s disease: definitions and diagnosis

Eduard F. Stange · Gut · 2006 · 508 citations · Full text

Comparison of Tuberculin Skin Test and New Specific Blood Test in Tuberculosis Contacts

Inger Brock, Karin Weldingh, Frank Follmann et al. · American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 2004 · 337 citations

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