Differences between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
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Which statement accurately describes a difference between ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD)?

  • UC affects the entire gastrointestinal tract, while CD is limited to the colon and rectum.
  • Granulomas are commonly found in UC, but not in CD.
  • UC produces skip lesions, while CD causes confluent disease in the colon and rectum.
  • UC is a mucosal disease, while CD affects the full thickness of the bowel wall. (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Crohn's disease, but not ulcerative colitis?

  • Perianal disease (correct)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weight loss
  • Bloody diarrhea

If a patient with ulcerative colitis undergoes a total colectomy (surgical removal of the colon and rectum), what is the expected outcome?

  • The disease will be cured, but recurrence is possible in the small intestine.
  • The disease will be cured, and no recurrence is expected. (correct)
  • The disease will recur in the remaining portion of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • The disease will remain active, but symptoms may improve temporarily.

Which of the following statements about Crohn's disease is true?

<p>It can produce symptoms mimicking appendicitis if it affects the terminal ileum. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes a difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?

<p>CD is more likely to cause strictures and fistulas in the bowel. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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