All of the following are true regarding Crohn disease except: March 2008
Correct Answer: Inflammation limited to mucosa
Description: Ans. B: Inflammation limited to mucosaFeatures of Crohn disease:Bowel region: Ileum, colonDistribution: skip lesionStricture formation: YesWall appearance: thickInflammation: transmuralUlcers:deep, knife-likeLymphoid reaction: markedFibrosis: markedSerositis: markedGranuloma formation: Yes (35%)Fistula/sinuses: YesFat/vitamin malabsorption: YesRecurrence after surgery: CommonToxic megacolon: No
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