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==Overview==
==Overview==
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
The diagnostic criteria for toxic megacolon is Jalan diagnostic criteria. It is based on clinical findings, [[physical exam]] signs and lab findings.


OR
==Diagnostic study of choice==
 
===Diagnostic criteria===
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which include [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
*The diagnosis of toxic megacolon is based on the Jalan's criteria, which includes:<ref name="GanBeck2003">{{cite journal|last1=Gan|first1=S. Ian|last2=Beck|first2=P. L.|title=A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management|journal=The American Journal of Gastroenterology|volume=98|issue=11|year=2003|pages=2363–2371|issn=0002-9270|doi=10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x}}</ref><ref name="pmid5305933">{{cite journal |vauthors=Jalan KN, Sircus W, Card WI, Falconer CW, Bruce CB, Crean GP, McManus JP, Small WP, Smith AN |title=An experience of ulcerative colitis. I. Toxic dilation in 55 cases |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=57 |issue=1 |pages=68–82 |year=1969 |pmid=5305933 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
 
*#[[Fever]] > 101.5°F (38.6°C)
OR
*#[[Heart rate]] > 120 beats/min
 
*#[[White blood cell count]] > 10.5 (109/L)
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
*#[[Anemia]]
 
OR
 
There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].
*The diagnosis of toxic megacolon is based on the Jalan's criteria, which includes:
*#Fever >101.5°F (38.6°C)
*#Heart rate >120 beats/min
*#White blood cell count >10.5 (109/L)
*#Anemia
*#Plus one of the following criteria:
*#Plus one of the following criteria:
*#*Dehydration
*#*[[Dehydration]]
*#*Mental changes
*#*Mental changes
*#*Electrolyte disturbances
*#*[[Electrolyte disturbances]]
*#*Hypotension
*#*[[Hypotension]]
 
=== Interpretation of criteria ===
In order to make a diagnosis of toxic megacolon, the features numbered 1-4 should all be present plus one of either dehydration, [[mental]] changes, [[electrolyte disturbances]] or [[hypotension]] should also be present.


==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]

Overview

The diagnostic criteria for toxic megacolon is Jalan diagnostic criteria. It is based on clinical findings, physical exam signs and lab findings.

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Diagnostic criteria

Interpretation of criteria

In order to make a diagnosis of toxic megacolon, the features numbered 1-4 should all be present plus one of either dehydration, mental changes, electrolyte disturbances or hypotension should also be present.

References

  1. Gan, S. Ian; Beck, P. L. (2003). "A new look at toxic megacolon: an update and review of incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and management". The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 98 (11): 2363–2371. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07696.x. ISSN 0002-9270.
  2. Jalan KN, Sircus W, Card WI, Falconer CW, Bruce CB, Crean GP, McManus JP, Small WP, Smith AN (1969). "An experience of ulcerative colitis. I. Toxic dilation in 55 cases". Gastroenterology. 57 (1): 68–82. PMID 5305933.

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