Miami Regional University Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case Studies Analysis

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case Study The patient is an 11-year-old girl who has been complaining of intermittent right lower quadrant pain and diarrhea for the past year. She is small for her age. Her physical examination indicates some mild right lower quadrant tenderness and fullness. Studies Hemoglobin (Hgb), Hematocrit (Hct), Vitamin B12 level, Meckel scan, D-Xylose absorption, Results 8.6 g/dL (normal: >12 g/dL) 28% (normal: 31%-43%) 68 pg/mL (normal: 100-700 pg/mL) No evidence of Meckel diverticulum 60 min: 8 mg/dL (normal: >15-20 mg/dL) 120 min: 6 mg/dL (normal: >20 mg/dL) Lactose tolerance, Small bowel series, No change in glucose level (normal: >20 mg/dL rise in glucose) Constriction of multiple segments of the small intestine Diagnostic Analysis The child's small bowel series is compatible with Crohn disease of the small intestine. Intestinal absorption is diminished, as indicated by the abnormal D-xylose and lactose tolerance tests. Absorption is so bad that she cannot absorb vitamin B12. As a result, she has vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. She was placed on an aggressive immunosuppressive regimen, and her condition improved significantly. Unfortunately, 2 years later she experienced unremitting obstructive symptoms and required surgery. One year after surgery, her gastrointestinal function was normal, and her anemia had resolved. Her growth status matched her age group. Her absorption tests were normal, as were her B12 levels. Her immunosuppressive drugs were discontinued, and she is doing well. Critical Thinking Questions 1. Why was this patient placed on immunosuppressive therapy? 2. Why was the Meckel scan ordered for this patient? 3. What are the clinical differences and treatment options for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease? (always on boards) 4. What is prognosis for patients with IBD and what are the follow up recommendations for managing disease? Urinary Obstruction Case Studies The 57-year-old patient noted urinary hesitancy and a decrease in the force of his urinary stream for several months. Both had progressively become worse. His physical examination was essentially negative except for an enlarged prostate, which was bulky and soft. Studies Routine laboratory studies Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) Uroflowmetry with total voided flow of 225 mL Cystometry Electromyography of the pelvic sphincter muscle Cystoscopy Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) Prostate specific antigen (PSA) Prostate ultrasound Results Within normal limits (WNL) Mild indentation of the interior aspect of the bladder, indicating an enlarged prostate 8 mL/sec (normal: >12 mL/sec) Resting bladder pressure: 35 cm H2O (normal:
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All the following questions covered
Case 1: Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Why was this patient placed on immunosuppressive therapy?
Why was the Meckel scan ordered for this patient?
What are the clinical differences and treatment options for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease?
What is prognosis for patients with IBD, and what are the follow-up recommendations for
managing disease?
Case 2: Urinary Obstruction
1. Does BPH predispose this patient to cancer?
2. Why are patients with BPH at increased risk for urinary tract infections?
3. What would you expect the patient's PSA level to be after surgery?
4. What is the recommended screening guidelines and treatment for BPH?
5. What are some alternative treatments / natural homeopathic options for treatment?


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Case 1: Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Why was this patient placed on immunosuppressive therapy?
The patient faces the condition of reduced absorption in the small intestines. She risks his
immune system attacking his own body tissues as vitamin B12 lacks in his blood. With the patient's
condition, he is at risk of contracting the autoimmune disease. Where the immune system tends to
attack the body's own tissues (Graff, Walker & Bernstein, 2009), immunosuppressant drugs will
help weaken the immune system; hence, they help suppress the reaction. With time, the patient is
progressively seen to recover from his condition. In addition, the drugs will help prevent the child
from contacting Technetium-99m through her veins. The substance contains radioactive material
(Carter, Lobo & Travis, 2004).
Why was the Meckel scan ordered for this patient?
During the development of the digestive system in a child, a small part of the system forms
up which becomes part of the small intestine sometimes the body does not get rid of the duct in
the early stages of development. An aspect that may lead in the development of a pouch which
may cause bleeding for the patient. Based on the patient's characteristics, it is important for a
Meckel scan to be conducted on the child to help find abnormal tissues (Car...


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