CROHN'S DISEASE Flashcards

1
Q

Crohn’s Disease is also called

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Regional Enteritis

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2
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characterized by a subacute and chronic inflammation of the GI tract wall

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Crohn’s Disease

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3
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Crohn’s disease most commonly occurs in the

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distal ileum and the ascending colon

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4
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what is the appearance of crohn’s disease in the affected bowel?

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cobblestone appearance

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5
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which the label regional enteritis is derived

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skip lesions

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6
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is indicated to find bowel wall thickening and mesenteric edema

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CT Scan

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7
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the most common type of small bowel fistula caused by crohn’s disease is the

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enterocutaneous fistula

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8
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an abnormal opening between the small bowel and skin

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enterocutaneous fistula

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9
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can be the result of an internal fistula that results in fluid accumulation and infection

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Abscesses

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10
Q

patients with colonic crohn’s disease are also at increased risk of

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colon cancer

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