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Case Study 2: Crohn's DiseaseScenario:%u2022 An 18-year-old female presents with chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss over the past 6 months. She also mentions occasional joint pain and eye redness. Physical examination reveals tender areas in the right lower quadrant.Clincher:%u2022 This patient's presentation is suggestive of Crohn's disease.Rationale:%u2022 Young age of onset is typical for Crohn's disease%u2022Chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss are classic symptoms%u2022 Extraintestinal manifestations (joint pain, eye redness) are common in Crohn's disease%u2022 Tender areas in the right lower quadrant may indicate terminal ileum involvement, which is frequent in Crohn'sManagement:%u2022Colonoscopy with biopsy, CT or MRI enterography, and initiation of appropriate medical therapy.