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Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Zachary Weik, DSc, MHS, PA-C
Abstract
Very early onset IBD (VEO-IBD) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory bowel disorder that presents in pediatric patients less than six years of age. The mechanism of VEO-IBD is distinct from later-onset inflammatory bowel disease in that VEO-IBD is more likely linked to underlying genetic variants and immune deficiencies. Awareness of the key features of this disease must be achieved so that healthcare providers can initiate prompt diagnosis and treatment before complications arise. This poster will discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options for VEO-IBD.
Recommended Citation
Angello, Bianca, "Evaluation and Treatment of Very Early Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease (VEO-IBD)" (2024). Capstone Showcase. 14.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2024/pa/14
Evaluation and Treatment of Very Early Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease (VEO-IBD)
Very early onset IBD (VEO-IBD) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory bowel disorder that presents in pediatric patients less than six years of age. The mechanism of VEO-IBD is distinct from later-onset inflammatory bowel disease in that VEO-IBD is more likely linked to underlying genetic variants and immune deficiencies. Awareness of the key features of this disease must be achieved so that healthcare providers can initiate prompt diagnosis and treatment before complications arise. This poster will discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options for VEO-IBD.