Ulcerative colitis BSG Guidelines

Question 1

Diagnosis

How do you entitle patient with IBD, But histology does not confirm UC or CD?

Answer 1

• Unclassified IBD.
• Seen in 15 % of patients.
• More common in children.

Question 2

Diagnosis

Do you need full colonoscopy if Diagnosis of UC done with sigmoidoscopy?

Answer 2

Yes. Full ileocolonoscopy should be done within 2 years

Question 3

Why full ileocolonoscopy needed if patient diagnosed by sigmoidoscopy?

Answer 3

1) Define disease extent and severity.
2) Rule out CD