3 results
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Algorithm in Transplant ... Ova and Parasite ... evaluation (stool ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... #diagnosis #differential
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... previously dx'd associated ... , can consider IM ... #management #nutrition
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Ulcerative Proctitis ... Tacrolimus rarely associated ... #Proctitis #IBD ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm