30th July 2023

A 22-year-old woman is referred to the gastroenterology team with a history of increased stool frequency

A 22-year-old woman is referred to the gastroenterology team with a history of increased stool frequency and abdominal pain, due to concerns of inflammatory bowel disease. A colonoscopy is performed with biopsy samples taken for histological assessment.

Which of the following features would suggest a higher likelihood of ulcerative colitis, compared to Crohn’s disease?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.