AIBD

What Treatment for Rectal Ulcer in a Young Man?
April 16, 2014

Constipation-related straining may be the cause of the lesion. How would you proceed?

Domperidone Rx for Gastroparesis: Which Test First?
March 19, 2014

Domperidone is better tolerated by some patients than metoclopramide. Before a switch, however, this test must be performed.

Lower Quadrant Pain and Emesis in a Young Boy
March 14, 2014

The 9-year-old was admitted after 1 day of symptoms; he had no fever, diarrhea, constipation, dysuria, or rash. More details here. What's your diagnosis?

A Downside of Eating Out for this Middle-Aged Man
February 20, 2014

Potential for infection is everywhere for patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.

Trachealization of the Esophagus
February 15, 2014

Eosinophilic esophagitis is often misdiagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease but does not respond to acid suppression therapy. Here, a close-to-textbook case.

Crampy Abdominal Pain: Your Impression?
February 12, 2014

See if the results of this 62-year-old woman's colonoscopy help you identify the source of her abdominal pain.

GI Quick Quiz: Test Yourself on Three Topics
January 15, 2014

Which of the following extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease often parallels disease activity?

Shortness of Breath, Pallor in a 41-Year-Old Man: Next Steps?
January 11, 2014

These presenting symptoms began after a near syncopal episode. The patient has no significant medical or surgical history. More details, here.

Hard to Digest: A Gastrointestinal Photo Quiz
January 10, 2014

The types of digestive disorders are many, and the symptoms vary widely. This week's photo quiz offers a variety of presentations to test your diagnostic acumen.