Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Ulcerative colitis always starts at the _____ but can spread up to the ileocaecal valve

Which inflammatory bowel disease is associated with a "lead pipe" appearance of the colon on AXR following barium enema? _____

What dermatological pathologies are associated with IBD? _____ (related to disease activity) Pyoderma gangrenosum (unrelated **)

What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction? 1st _____ 2nd Hernias

Which inflammatory bowel disease is commonly associated with toxic megacolon? _____

Small bowel obstruction presents with _____ in complete obstruction

Hint: GI symptom

Ulcerative colitis is characterised histologically by _____ with neutrophils, ulcers, and bleeding

Crohn disease is typically characterised by _____ lower quadrant pain/masses

Hint: left/right

What investigation is used for toxic megacolon? _____

A _____ is an inflammatory tract / connection between the anal canal and perianal skin