UC Flashcards

1
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Possible etiology

A

Autoimmune

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2
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Location

A

Colitis: colonic and continuous

always rectal involvement

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3
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Gross morphology

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Mucosal and submucosal inflam only
Fiable mucosal pseudopolyps with free hanging mesentery

Loss of haustra: leadpipe appearance on imaging

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4
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Microscopic

A

Crypt abscess and ulcer
Bleeding
No granuloma (TH2 mediated vs. Crohns)

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5
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Complication

A

Malnutrition,
Sclerosis cholangitis
Toxic megacolon
Colorectal carcinoma (worse with R sided or pancolitis)

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6
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Intestinal manifestation

A

Bloody diarrhea

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7
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Extraintestinal manifestations

A
Pyroderma gangrenosum
(vs. erythema nodosom of crohns)
1' scleorsing cholangitis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Uveitis
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8
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Treatment

A

ASA prep (sulfasalazine)
6-Mercaptopurine
Infliximab
Colectomy.

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