Clinical- IBD Flashcards
Overall, what is the result of irritable bowel disease
Increased permeability of the epithelium of the gut
What is the immunogenetics component to IBD
HLA-DR2
What is the gene association with IBD
CARD15/NOD2
Which antibody is commonly associated with Ulcerative colitis
ANCA (antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
*Notice the relation to PSC
What antibody is commonly associated with Crohn disease
ASCA (anti Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
What are the main therapies for IBD
-5-aminosalicylic acid, corticosteroids, immunomodulating agents
What are the common other conditions seen with IBD
Peripheral arthritis
Erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum (especially with UC)
Thrombolytic effects (DVT)
Renal stones with urate or calcium oxalate (especially with crohns)
Which IBD condition has non-caseating granulomas
Crohns
What condition is characterized by the “cobblestone”appearance
Crohns
Which condition commonly has “creeping fat”
Crohns
What other condition commonly has non caseating granulomas
Sarcoidosis
Which of the IBD commonly has pseudopolyps
UC
Which IBD commonly has granulomas
Crohn disease
Which of the IBD will commonly have bloody diarrhea
UC
Which IBD is commonly seen to have fulminant colitis
UC
What is fulminant colitis
Severe disease characterized by rapidly worsening symptoms with signs of toxicity
Which IBD is commonly seen to have defects on growth
Crohns
Which IBD is commonly seen to have acute ileitis mimicking appendicitis
Crohns
Which IBD is commonly seen to have anorectal fissures, fistula, abscesses
Crohns
Which IBD is commonly seen to have toxic megacolon
UC
Which IBD is commonly seen to have intestinal obstruction
Crohns