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Curriculum Objective
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Clerkship Objectives
Diarrhea
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Child Objectives
Discuss the differential diagnosis of diarrhea in adults. Consider chronicity, absence or presence of blood and associated pain. Consider infectious causes.
Describe the presentation and potential complications of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Contrast the pathology, anatomic location and pattern, cancer risk and diagnostic evaluation of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Discuss the clinical manifestations, risk factors, diagnosis and management of pseudomembranous colitis.
Outline the risk factors, presentation, diagnosis and management of ischemic colitis.