A 35-year-old Caucasian female presents with anemia, malaise, bloating, and diarrhea. Past genetic testing revealed that this patient carries the HLA-DQ2 allele. The physician suspects that the patient's presentation is dietary in cause. Which of the following findings would definitively confirm this diagnosis?
ACT scan showing inflammation of the small bowel wall
BBiopsy of the duodenum showing atrophy and blunting of villi
CBiopsy of the colon showing epithelial cell apoptosis
DEsophageal endoscopy showing lower esophageal metaplasia
ELiver biopsy showing apoptosis of hepatocytes
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
AUlcerative colitis
BCystic fibrosis
CTropical sprue
DRegional ileitis
ECoeliac disease
A 10-year-old child presents with recurrent episodes of blood in stool. On examination, his lips show pigmented macules. He may be suffering from?
ACrohn disease
BIntussusception
CPeutz Jegher syndrome
DMeckel's diverticulum
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