GI: IBD & Celiac Flashcards
This disease is chronic, relapsing-remitting GI inflammatory disorder.
IBD
Describe the bimodal peaks of age related to IBD
15-35 and 50-80
What three factors are hypothesized to cause IBD?
autoimmune
genetic
environment
5 red flag sxs for IBD…
severe bleeding severe pain dysphagia dehydration obstruction
Crohn or UC?
Mouth to Anus
(+) Skip lesions
Full-thickness, transmural inflammation
Crohn
Crohn or UC?
Colon + Rectum
Extends proximally
(-) skip lesions, continuous
Mucosal layer only
UC
Crohn manifestations in oral cavity…
apthous ulcers
MC Crohn manifestation in ileum…
ileitis
Crohn manifestation in terminal ileum & proximal asc. colon?
ileocolitis
Crohn manifestation in the colon…
crohn colitis
Crohn manifestation in anus/rectum
perianal disease (abscess/fistula)
Crohn is known as a penetrating disease… this means what four complications can occur?
ulcer
stricture
fistula
abscess
Describe the onset of sxs of Crohn disease…
insidious onset, intermittent/relapsing-remitting sxs
Mild/Mod/Severe Crohn:
inflammation + stricture
moderate
Mild/Mod/Severe Crohn:
Inflammation + stricture + fistula
Severe
What is the MC extra-intestinal manifestation of Crohn Disease?
arthralgia
What are three Crohn/UC manifestations that can occur in the eyes?
episcleritis, iritis, uveitis
What are two Crohn/UC manifestations that can occur on the skin?
erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum
Pt. p/w abd. pain, diarrhea, +/- NV, perianal disease and anemia.
What is this presentation concerning for?
Crohn Disease
What is the best way to Dx crohn disease?
colonoscopy + bx