Crohns and Ulcerative colitis Flashcards

1
Q

Which one is patchy, deep and fissuring?``

A

Crohns

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5 types of UC

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Ulcerative proctitis
Proctosigmoiditis
Left-sided colitis
Pancolitis
Acute severe (fulminant)
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3
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What is toxic megacolon?

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Dilated colon, can lead to perforation, sepsis and shock. toxins breaking down the protective mucosal barrier and exposing the muscularis propria

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