Ulcerative colitis pathophysiology

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Ulcerative colitis is characterized by inflammation of the mucosa which is diffuse and primarily confined to the colon. The disease can extend proximally in a continuous, circular and uniform manner. Various factors influencing the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis including intestinal micro bacteria, genetics, immunological abnormalities, and environmental factors.

• Dysregulation of cytokine function