Medlantis

Dr. Khalili reviews of differential diagnosis of small bowel diseases. The pattern-based approach uses the patterns of: diffuse and smooth regularly thickened folds, diffuse distorted and irregular thickened folds, malabsorption pattern, focal bowel wall thickening, and distal/terminal ileal diseases.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

• Generate a differential for focal bowel wall thickening
• Create a differential for terminal ileum disease
• Understand a pattern-based approach to bowel wall disease