Pathology of IBD: Crohn's or UC Flashcards
For each item, state whether it refers to Crohn's, UC, or both.
1
Q
Commoner in males
A
Both
2
Q
Confined to rectum and colon
A
UC
3
Q
Crypts
A
Both
4
Q
Skip lesions
A
Crohn’s
5
Q
Cobblestone mucosa
A
Crohn’s
6
Q
Endoscopy and Mucosa biopsy should be carried out
A
Both
7
Q
Granuloma Formation
A
Crohn’s
8
Q
Transmural Inflammation
A
Crohn’s
9
Q
Mucosal ulceration and thin walls
A
UC
10
Q
Superficial inflammation
A
UC
11
Q
Fistulae common
A
Crohn’s
12
Q
Can occur anywhere in GI tract
A
Crohn’s
13
Q
Increase of inflammatory cells
A
Both
14
Q
Smoking unassociated
A
UC
15
Q
Can lead to gallstones
A
Crohn’s
