[Very Cool] Mnemonic : Inflammatory Bowel Disease Extraintestinal Manifestations

Both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis fall under the umbrella term of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is characterised by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

When inflammation persists for too long, it can cause problems in the digestive system. (Source)

How To Remember Inflammatory Bowel Disease Extraintestinal Manifestations ?

Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Extraintestinal Manifestations

• Aphthous ulcers
• Pyoderma gangrenosum
• Iritis
• Erythema nodosum
• Sclerosing cholangitis
• Arthritis
• Clubbing of fingertips

Mnemonic: “A PIE SAC“

Mind Map / Concept Map /Memory Aid/ Mnemonic To Remember Inflammatory Bowel Disease Extraintestinal Manifestations

Remember this for your NExT Medical Exit Test exam & USMLE, Pre-Med, NCLEX exams.