Inflammatory bowel disease Flashcards
Which part of the colon wall do the different types of IBD affect?
- Ulcerative colitis: Only mucosa
2. Crohn’s: Transmural
What are other colitides?
- Microscopic colitis
- Diversion colitis (colon excluded)
- Diverticular colitis
- Pouchitis
Which part of the GI tract does UC/Crohn’s affect?
UC: Colon alone
Crohn’s: Any part of the GI tract
Which has skip lesions, UC or Crohn’s?
Crohn’s. In contrast, UC starts in the rectum, then progresses proximally up the bowel
Which has surgery as an option, UC or Crohn’s?
UC b/c it only involves the colon
Which has perianal disease, UC or Crohn’s?
Crohn’s
Which has more complications (strictures, fistulas, abscesses?) UC or Crohn’s?
Crohn’s
What’s the difference in mucosal histology between the small intestine and colon/rectum?
Small intestine: Paneth cells at the bottom of Villi, and mucosal lymphatics (Where MALT arises)
Colon/rectum: Flat surface and pericrypt fibrous sheath
What do you see in histology of active ulcerative colitis?
Intense, diffuse inflammatory infiltrate with ulceration of the surface epithelium
When are Crohn’s and UC typically diagnosed?
Onset at any age, but peak incidence in late adolescence/early adulthood
Is IBD more common in males or females?
even
which parts of the world do you see more IBD?
North america and europe
Which has a stronger genetic susceptibility, CD or UC?
Crohn’s disease
What is the association between cigarette smoking and inflammatory bowel disease?
Smoking is protective against UC
Smoking increases risk against CD
What other risk factors are there for UC?
Appendectomy decreases risk of UC