08.2 Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Question 1

Where does ulcerative colitis occur?

Answer 1

Rectum and moves up the colon

Question 2

Which IBD can cause fistula formation?

Answer 2

Crohn’s disease

Question 3

Which IBD can lead to malnutrition?

Answer 3

Crohn’s disease if the small intestine is involved

Question 4

Which IBD may have granuloma formation?

Answer 4

Crohn’s disease

Question 5

Which IBD has a continuous mucosal pattern

Answer 5

Ulcerative colitis

Question 6

Which IBD can have a ‘lead pipe’ colon upon X Ray and what is this caused by?

Answer 6

Ulcerative colitis due to the loss of haustra

Question 7

Which IBD has strictures form and how can these be found?

Answer 7

Crohn’s disease, these can be found on X Ray

Question 8

How can ulcerative colitis be treated surgically?

Answer 8

Colectomy

Question 9

How can Crohn’s be treated surgically?

Answer 9

Fix the strictures and fistulae

Remove as little bowel as possible

Question 10

What are the pharmacological treatments for IBD?

Answer 10

Aminosalicylates
Corticosteroids
Immunomodulators

Question 11

Where can Crohn’s disease occur?

Answer 11

Anywhere in the GI tract - mainly ileum.