5 results
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
Salmonella • Colon ... • Colon inflammation ... associated with ... inflammation: IBS ... differential #diagnosis #gastroenterology
SCAD: Segmental Colitis Associated with Diverticulosis - IBD Algorithm

SCAD: Inflammation of the inter-diverticular mucosa without involvement
SCAD: Segmental Colitis ... Associated with ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... management #gastroenterology
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Colon Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm
Mild disease - Typical symptoms of Cl with none of the associated
Colon Ischemia - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... with none of the associated ... the risk factors associated ... #gastroenterology
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
 • CEA is a highly glycosylated cell surface glycoprotein involved in intercellular adhesion
Malignancies associated ... adenocarcinomas: Colon ... Benign conditions associated ... Acute ulcerative colitis ... Smokers, Renal disease