ICM: GI Colon Pt. 2

MC location affected in Crohn's disease?

A pt shows signs of obstruction + "pencil stools". Is this likely a R- or L-sided tumor?

Virtually ALL colorectal tumors arise from...

Polyps with no malignant potential

Chronic transmural inflammatory dz that can affect any part of the GI tract

Total or segmental non-obstructive chronic dilatation plus systemic toxicity. GUESS WHO?

WOF is NOT a characteristic of Crohn's disease?

WOF is a curative treatment method for complicated ulcerative colitis?

MC site of distant spread of colorectal cancer

Joe has a very malignant polyp in rectosigmoid region. Which combo is MOST malignant?

What would be seen on a plain abd. film for someone with toxic megacolon?

Anna has no family or personal history of CRC. When should she be screened?

Smoking decreases the risk for ulcerative colitis.

WOF is the most common type of adenomatous polyps?

WOF tests/procedures is used to stage CRC?

14yo c/o hematochezia, tenesmus, abd pain, & freq., small bowel mvmts. No compl. How do you Tx?

Pt w/ Hx of UC has SEV bloody diarrhea, tachyC, alt. MS. Unresp. to med mgmnt. Surg. of choice?

Most common cause of large bowel obstruction in adults.

38yo pt. has familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) what is his risk outlook for CRC?

55yo AA male whose father was Dxd w/ CRC at age 45 should've been screened at what age?

Bloody stool is usually associated with Crohn's dz.

Peach Salinger has a FHx of CRC. Her father was Dxd at age 55. When should she be screened?

Curative Tx for colorectal cancer

Colonoscopy shows a cobblestone appearance + patchy (skip lesions). What do you suspect?

WOF is/are characteristic of ulcerative colitis?

Type of adenomatous polyps with greatest risk of malignancy.

What is the leading cause of death in ulcerative colitis?

Pt has N/V, RLQ pain, non-bloody diarrhea, 15lb weight loss in past 3 months. Gold std to Dx?

WOF is not a risk factor for CRC?

Treatment for acute exacerbations of Crohn's disease & Ulcerative Colitis