Inflammatory Bowel Disease — MCQs

Which of the following is a type of inflammatory bowel disease primarily affecting the small intestine? a) Coeliac disease b) Tropical sprue c) Regional ileitis d) Cystic fibrosis e) Ulcerative colitis

Skip lesions with non-caseating granulomas is characteristic of

Which of the following is a feature of ulcerative colitis?

What is the definition of persistent diarrhea in infants based on duration?

A newborn baby presented with a failure to pass meconium in the immediate postnatal period. The pediatrician also notices visible yet ineffective peristalsis, and abdominal distention. A radiological contrast enema demonstrated a narrow conical segment and a dilated proximal bowel. A diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease was made. Which of the following is a cause of the condition in the patient?

Which surgical procedure has the highest incidence of ureteric injury?

A male infant presented with distension of abdomen shortly after birth with delayed passage of meconium. Subsequently a full-thickness biopsy of the rectum was performed. The rectal biopsy is likely to show:

In Still's disease the transient cutaneous rash coincides with the fever spike. The rash is due to:

A 2-year-old presents with chronic diarrhea, failure to thrive, and a distended abdomen. Celiac disease is suspected. What is the most appropriate initial test to confirm the diagnosis?

All are true about Hirschsprung disease Except