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This is incorrect. Loss of haustral markings is seen in ulcerative colitis.
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Loss of haustral markings
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This is incorrect. Continuous Inflammation is more in keeping with ulcerative colitis. By contrast, skip lesions are seen in Crohn's disease.
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Continuous Inflammation
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This is correct. Rose-thorn ulcers are a result of transmural inflammation and may be accompanied by fistulae or abscesses. Crohn's disease is associated with intermittent inflammation, cobblestone mucosa and rose-thorn ulcers.
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Rose-thorn ulcers
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This is incorrect. Loss of goblet cells is seen in ulcerative colitis.
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Loss of goblet cells
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This is incorrect. Crypt abscesses are seen in ulcerative colitis.
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Crypt abscess
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Crohn's disease
Topic
136
Gastroenterology
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A 25 year old male presents to their GP with diarrhoea and increased bowel movements up to 8 times a day. This is starting to affect their work as a secretary as they are constantly using the toilet and feel tired all the time. They are struggling with their body image as they are finding it difficult to put on weight.

Blood tests show a positive faecal calprotectin. The patient is referred for a colonoscopy with biopsy.

Which of the following findings on colonoscopy would support a diagnosis of Crohn's disease?
a