09-07-2009, 06:43 AM
is it crohns or UC
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crypt abscess - yazdoc
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09-07-2009, 07:05 AM
noo..its not pathognomonic of UC, its can also be found in CD.
09-07-2009, 07:29 AM
u r right..thanks, it is charecteristic but not pathognomonic
09-07-2009, 07:51 AM
yeah acc to UW:
Crypt abscesses are characteristic of CD; however, they are not pathognomonic of CD. Crypt abscess following cryptitis may also be seen in UC. But I think Crypt abscesses and ulcers are characteristic of UC for USMLE purpose. C. jejuni can also cause crypts abscesses. |
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