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IBD Management

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Sep 26, 2022
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INSIGHT

Differentiating UC and Crohn's Disease

  • Differentiating ulcerative colitis (UC) from Crohn's disease (CD) is challenging but crucial for management.
  • Bloody stools and tenesmus favor UC; skip lesions, fistulas, and malnutrition point to CD.
ADVICE

Assess Extraintestinal Manifestations

  • Always assess for extraintestinal manifestations like arthritis and uveitis in IBD patients.
  • Screen for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in UC given its associated cancer risks.
INSIGHT

Endoscopic Differences: UC vs Crohn's

  • UC usually shows continuous, circumferential inflammation beginning in the rectum.
  • Crohn's shows skip lesions, cobblestoning, and can affect any GI tract part, including terminal ileum.
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