Inflammatroy Bowel Disease Flashcards

1
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idiopathic inflammatory intestinal disease resulting from an inappropriate immune activation to host intestinal micro flora

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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2
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define IBD

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it is an idiopathic inflammatory intestinal disease resulting from an inappropriate immune activation to host intestinal micro flora

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3
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types of IBD

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Crohn’s Disease (CD)
Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Others (Indeterminate colitis)

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4
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between UC and CD, which has a higher incidence?

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incidence of UC is 3 times higher than that of CD

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5
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Autosomal recessive missense mutations of the interleukin (IL)-10 receptor gene cuses what?

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cause severe disease through loss of function and, therefore, failure of IL-10 to down-regulate inflammation.

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6
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Highest rates of IBD are seen among ____ population

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Jewish

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7
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1st peak of IBD

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15-40

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2nd peak of IBD

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55-65

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9
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CD is associated with _____ gene polymorphisms and E. coli outer membrane and flagellin

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NOD2/CARD15

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10
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interaction between ____ and ____ is critical to the pathogenesis of Crohn’s

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T cells and APC

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11
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genetic etiology of UC

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IL-23R gene polymorphisms have been identified, most notably the Arg381Gln polymorphism

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pathogenesis of IBD

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continuous antigenic stimulation by commensal enteric bacteria, fungi or viruses

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13
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autoantibody that has received significant attention in UC patients

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pANCA

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14
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Extends into the deeper layers of the intestinal wall and may affect the mouth, esophagus stomach and small intestines

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CD

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15
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Transmural inflammation and skip lesions

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CD

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16
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ulceration and inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and rectum

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UC

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17
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form of characteristic ulcers or open sores

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UC

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18
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Symmetrical, continuous

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UC

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19
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DR2-related genes

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UC

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20
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DR5DQ1 alleles

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CD

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21
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pathologic hallmark of CD

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Focal intestinal inflammation

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22
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what is an aphthae

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superficial ulcer in the mucosa

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23
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Cobblestone appearance

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CD

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24
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35-50% CD is located in

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both ileum and colon

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25
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35% CD is located in

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SI

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26
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late features of CD

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Large ulcers, sinus tracts, and stricture, adhesion of bowel loops

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27
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macroscopic features of CD

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skip lesions
narrowing of lumen
linear mucosal ulceration
creeping fat
fat wrapping
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28
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creeping of mesenteric fat onto the serosal surface of the bowel

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fat wrapping

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29
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fat wrapping is seen in

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CD

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30
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Granuloma

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CD

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31
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CD compared to TB Ileitis

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TB has no central and caseating necrosis

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32
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key cytokine in the formation of granulomas

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TNF

33
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if a granuloma is not seen what is a reliable sign of CD

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presence of lymphoid aggregates in the submucosa and external to the muscularis propria

34
Q

UC affects

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only the colon

35
Q

No skip pattern in

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YC

36
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total involvement of the colon

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pancolitis

37
Q

pancolitis is seen in

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UC

38
Q

involves only the rectum

A

proctitis

39
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involves the rectum and sigmoid colon (the lower segment of the colon before the rectum)

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Proctosigmoiditis

40
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involves only the left side of the colon

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Distal colitis

41
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universal colitis; involves the entire colon

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pancolitis

42
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extension of UC into the terminal ileum

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backwash ileus/ileitis

43
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Inflammation in UC characteristically is confined to the

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mucosa

44
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pseudopolyps results from

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coalescence of primary ulcerations in the area and later regeneration

45
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epithelial regeneration intestinal mucosa with recurrent attacks results in the formation of

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pseudopolyps

46
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neutrophylic infiltration of colonic crypts leads to

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cryptitis and crypt abscesses

47
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Cryptitis – is associated with discharge of

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mucus and goblet cells

48
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Presence of plasma cells is another characteristic of

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UC

49
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major manifestatoin of IBD

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recurrent ab pain and diarrhea

50
Q

Grossly bloody stools, occasionally with tenesmus is typical in

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UC

51
Q

perianal lesions is a char of

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CD

52
Q

toxic megacolon is present in

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UC

53
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Fistulas are manifestations of the transmural nature of

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CD

54
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string sign is a feature of

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CD

55
Q

markedly narrowed bowel segment amid widely-spaced bowel loops

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String sign

56
Q

glucagon is used as an

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antispasmodic

57
Q

external manifestations of IBD

A

clubbing
Arthritic manifestations
Metabolic bone disease
Granulomatous vasculaitis, periostitis and amyloidosis

58
Q

gold standard for imaging studies in IBD

A

endoscopic evaluation

59
Q

The presence of marked colonic dilatation suggests

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fulminant colitis or toxic megacolon

60
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string sign is due to

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spasm

61
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comb sign is pathognomonic of

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CD

62
Q

segmental dilatation of the vasa recta involving an intestinal loop

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Comb sign

63
Q

The earliest endoscopic sign of UC is

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mucosal erythema and edema

64
Q

what imaging modality would you do if you want to find obscure sources of GI blood loss

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Tablet enteroscopy

65
Q

complications of CD

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Perforation
• Abscess formation
• Stricture and small bowel obstruction
• Nutritional deficiency
• Cancer: small bowel adenocarcinoma
66
Q

complications of UC

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toxic megacolon
colon adenocarcinoma
perforation
massive hemorrhage

67
Q

Mainstay of therapy for mild to moderate UC and CD

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5 ASA agents

68
Q

pro drug of 5 ASA

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Balsalazine

69
Q

the use of this demonstrated a prophylactic effect on endoscopic and clinical recurrence at one year

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metronidazole

70
Q

Utilized to initiate remissions particularly in persons who are not responding well to 5-ASA

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glucocorticoids

71
Q

Purine analogs that interfere with nucleic acid metabolism

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Azathioprine and 6-Mercaptopurine

72
Q

surgery is performed in UC or CD?

A

UC

73
Q

idiopathic inflammation that may develop in patients who undergo IPAA

A

pouchitis

74
Q

ASCA positive in

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CD

75
Q

Bleeding is more common in

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UC

76
Q

inflammation in mucosa and submucosa only

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UC

77
Q

Transmural inflammation

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CD

78
Q

factors affecting disease relapse and remission

A
Use of NSAIDS and antibiotics
• Bacterial and viral infection
• Smoking
• Psychosocial stress
• Both the severity and the extent of disease are important prognostic factors after the first attack of UC