Which region of the gastrointestinal tract is most commonly involved in Crohn disease?
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Correct answer: Terminal ileum
While Crohn disease can affect any part of the GI tract from the mouth to the anus, the most common site of involvement at presentation is the terminal ileum (ileitis).
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