Question 343 · LEK · Crohn's disease
The characteristic features of Crohn disease include:
1) presence of serum antibodies against Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ASCA);
2) toxic megacolon;
3) presence of fistulas;
4) presence of pseudopolyps;
5) perianal lesions.
The correct answer is:
2) toxic megacolon;
3) presence of fistulas;
4) presence of pseudopolyps;
5) perianal lesions.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,4.
- B. 1,3,5.
- C. 1,4,5.
- D. 2,3,5.
- E. 2,4,5.
Hint
Crohn disease is transmural and can affect any segment from mouth to anus; contrast this with typical complications of ulcerative colitis.
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