Which of the following describes the 'Skip Lesions' seen in Crohn disease?
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Correct answer: Alternating segments of diseased bowel and normal-appearing bowel
A defining feature of Crohn disease is its segmental distribution. Unlike the continuous involvement of the rectum and colon in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's can affect any part of the GI tract with healthy 'skip' areas in between.
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