GI Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the key presentations of chrons disease
A
RLQ pain
Non-bloody diarrhoea
Weight loss
Malabsorption (steatorrhea)
1
Q
Describe the characteristics of chrons disease
A
Patchy transmural granulomatous + inflammation with skip lesions
Any part of the GI tract (mouth to anus)
2
Q
Which IBD more commonly causes RLQ pain
A
Chrons disease
3
Q
What GI condition may aphthous ulcers be seen in
A
Chrons disease
4
Q
What test results suggest chrons disease
A
Haematinic deficiencies - B12, Fe
Fat soluble vitamin deficiencies
5
Q
Name the genetic risk factors if chrons disease
A
Jewish
Family history - NOD2/CARD15
6
Q
In which IBD is smoking a risk factor
A
Chrons
7
Q
In which IBD is smoking a protective factor
A
UC
8
Q
What GI condition is linked to NOD2/CARD15
A
Chrons disease
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