Table1.
Clinical, endoscopic and histological features of CD and UC.
| Clinical Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | CD | UC |
| Rectal bleeding | Occasionally | Frequently |
| Abdominal pain | Frequently | Occasionally |
| Fever | Frequently | Not common |
| Mucus defection | Occasionally | Frequently |
| Intestinal obstruction | YES | NO |
| Perineal disease | YES | NO |
| Post-operative recurrence | YES | NO |
| ASCA positive | Frequently | Not common |
| ANCA positive | Not common | Frequently |
| Endoscopic Features | ||
| Features | CD | UC |
| Location | Any part of GI tract | Colon and rectum |
| Mucosal involvement | Discontinuous | Continuous |
| Depth of ulceration | Deep | superficial |
| fistula | Yes | NO |
| Cobblestone appearance | YES | NO |
| Aphthous ulceration | Frequently | Occasionally |
| Mucosal friability | Not common | Frequently |
| Histological features | ||
| Features | CD | UC |
| Granulomas | Frequently | Rare |
| Crypt abscesses | Not common | Frequently |
| Patchiness | Frequently | Not common |