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What is the term used to describe mild mucosal inflammation of the distal ileum in severe cases of pancolitis?
What is the term used to describe mild mucosal inflammation of the distal ileum in severe cases of pancolitis?
- Backwash ileitis (correct)
- Pseudopolyps
- Appendiceal inflammation
- Serpentine ulcers
Which term describes disease limited to the rectum or rectosigmoid?
Which term describes disease limited to the rectum or rectosigmoid?
- Ulcerative proctitis (correct)
- Pancolitis
- Toxic megacolon
- Crohn's disease
What term is used to describe the small elevations in the colonic mucosa that are termed pseudopolyps?
What term is used to describe the small elevations in the colonic mucosa that are termed pseudopolyps?
- Mucosal atrophy
- Granular-appearing mucosa
- Serpentine ulcers
- Islands of regenerating mucosa (correct)
What distinguishes the ulcers in ulcerative colitis from the serpentine ulcers of Crohn disease?
What distinguishes the ulcers in ulcerative colitis from the serpentine ulcers of Crohn disease?
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What can damage the muscularis propria and disturb neuromuscular function, leading to colonic dilation and toxic megacolon?
What can damage the muscularis propria and disturb neuromuscular function, leading to colonic dilation and toxic megacolon?
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