Which of the following describes 'Indeterminate Colitis'?
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Correct answer: IBD where features overlap between Crohn and UC, making a definitive diagnosis impossible
In about 10% of patients with IBD limited to the colon, a definitive distinction between Crohn disease and Ulcerative Colitis cannot be made based on clinical, radiological, or pathological findings; this is termed Indeterminate Colitis.
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