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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) - Malignancy Screening and Surveillance Recommendations 

Cholangiocarcinoma 
 - Annual US or
/- AFP CRC - IBD ... - Colonoscopy ... PSC #Malignancy #Cancer ... #Surveillance #Gastroenterology ... #Management #Diagnosis
Extraintestinal manifestations of Crohn’s disease
Dermatological: Aphthous stomatitis, Erythema nodosum, Psoriasis, Pyoderma gangrenosum
Vascular: Portal hypertension, Thromboembolism, Thrombosis,
Primary sclerosing cholangitis ... Cirrhosis, Colorectal cancer ... , Small-bowel cancer ... #IBD #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Salmonella • Colon ... bowel syndrome), Cancer ... #differential #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis ... asymptomatic at diagnosis ... • CHOLANGITIS ... management. ... #diagnosis #management
Colorectal Cancer screening in ulcerative colitis per new UC guidelines
- Colonoscopy is the recommended method for
Colorectal Cancer ... primary sclerosing cholangitis ... #CRC #Colon #Screening ... #PrimaryCare #Gastroenterology ... #Management #Colonoscopy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... risk • Routine colonoscopy ... red flags - Low chance ... Rule out celiac disease ... inflammatory bowel disease
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
and Management ... Infectious, Ischemia, Cancer ... (w/in 24h) if cholangitis ... gemfibrozil 600 bid ... #Gastroenterology
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
Small Polyps in Colon ... of colorectal cancer ... Polyps' 5) Remember photo ... small #polyps #colonoscopy ... #management #gastroenterology
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
& New Diagnosis ... of Colon Cancer ... #Colon #Cancer ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #ibd
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Peritoneal dialysis & colonoscopy ... cardiac devices (ICD ... congenital heart disease ... #Indications #Gastroenterology ... #Management