Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Patients with Crohn's disease are predisposed to _____

Hint: MSK condition

Perianal abscesses present as _____ around the anus, worse when sitting

Which form of inflammatory bowel disease typically spares the rectum? _____

What ophthalmological pathologies are associated with IBD? _____ (related to disease activity) Uveitis (unrelated to disease activity)

_____ is more common

Hint: Crohn's/UC

Crohn's disease most commonly affects the _____ but can occur anywhere between the mouth to anus

What is the management for maintaining remission in mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis? _____

_____ is seen in ulcerative colitis

Hint: biliary tract disease

What is the investigation of choice for ulcerative colitis? _____

What is the management for maintaining remission in Crohn's? 1st-line: _____ or mercaptopurine