Card 15 / 33: You are counseling a 14 year old boy, recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, and his parents about long-term complications of the disease. A colonoscopy revealed inflammation throughout the entire colon. Which of the following complications is this patient most at risk for?
A)
Adenocarcinoma of the colon
B)
Peri-anal fistulae
C)
Colonic stricture
D)
Bile acid induced diarrhea
E)
Gallstones
Answer:
A) Adenocarcinoma of the colon
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Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology Exam 2006
Author:
Dr.Tamsin KnoxProfessor
Tufts University School of Medicine
USA
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