GI big topics Flashcards by Harry Porter | Brainscape

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define Crohn’s

A

chronic disease characterised by granulomatous transmural inflammation of the entire GIT, anywhere from the mouth to anus

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define ulcerative colitis

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relapsing and remitting inflammatory disorder of colonic mucosa

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similarities between Crohns and UC

A

crypt abscesses
both diagnosed by lower GI endoscopy and biopsy
both have increased neoplasia risk

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