Crohns vs UC,”Crohns-Affects any portion from anus to mouth-Skip lesions-Usually rectal sparring and terminal ileum affecting-Transmural IF –> fistulas-Cobble stone mucosa-Fissures
abscess-Noncaseating granuloma-Usually non bloody diarrheaUC-Only affects colon-Continuous lesions-Begins in the rectum-Mucosal/submucosal IF-Loss of haustra –> Leadpipe appearance-Crypt abscess-Bloody diarrhea-Toxic megacolon-Surgery often curative unlike in CrohnsTreat: Sulfasalzine (5-ASA) > metro > steroids or immunosuppressants”