5 Questions
What is the term used to describe mild mucosal inflammation of the distal ileum in severe cases of pancolitis?
Backwash ileitis
Which term describes disease limited to the rectum or rectosigmoid?
Ulcerative proctitis
What term is used to describe the small elevations in the colonic mucosa that are termed pseudopolyps?
Islands of regenerating mucosa
What distinguishes the ulcers in ulcerative colitis from the serpentine ulcers of Crohn disease?
Ulcers are aligned along the long axis of the colon
What can damage the muscularis propria and disturb neuromuscular function, leading to colonic dilation and toxic megacolon?
Inflammation and inflammatory mediators
Test your knowledge of inflammatory bowel disease with this quiz! Explore different types of colitis and learn about the characteristic features of ulcerative proctitis and proctosigmoiditis.
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