Crohn's Disease Flashcards

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Clinical Presentation (5)

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Young age
Chronic, worsening abdominal pain
Non-bloody Diarrhea
Malnutrition/weight loss
Barium Enema: dilated loops with air-fluid levels
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Pathological Characteristics (4)

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Transmural inflammation
skip lesions
Neutrophilic Granulomas
Mouth to Anus Distribution

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3
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Cause

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Unknown

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4
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Radiographic Features (3)

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Thumb Printing
String Sign
Ulcers/Fistulas/Fissures

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5
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Indications for surgery (5)

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Intestinal Obstruction
Symptomatic Fistulas/Disabling Perineal Disease
GI Perforation or Abscess
Intestinal Hemorrhage
Intestinal Carcinoma
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