RD Medicine Podcast: Your Guide to a U.S. Medical Career

Crohn’s Disease vs. Ulcerative Colitis: High-Yield USMLE Topics You Must Know!


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Crohn’s Disease vs. Ulcerative Colitis in USMLE Step 1: these are questions that always come up!


Did you know the main difference is in the type of lesion and location? Crohn’s can affect any part of the GI tract, while Ulcerative Colitis is limited to the colon and rectum.


🔑 Tips to ace the exam:

• Crohn’s = skip lesions, transmural inflammation, non-caseating granulomas.

• UC = continuous lesions, mucosal inflammation, colorectal cancer risk.


🔍 Stay tuned for the differences!

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RD Medicine Podcast: Your Guide to a U.S. Medical CareerBy RD Medicine ORG