Mayo score for ulcerative colitis

 Q: All of the following are the components of Mayo scoring to determine the severity of disease in ulcerative colitis - EXCEPT?

A) Stool pattern 

B) Most severe rectal bleeding of the day 

C) Severity of leukocytosis 

D) Endoscopic findings 

E) Global assessment by a clinician

Answer: C

Mayo scoring to determine the severity of disease in ulcerative colitis is divided into four components. Each of the following components is further divided into 4 parts and get points (0-3) depending on the severity. Depending on a score from 0 to 12, the severity of ulcerative colitis is determined. 

•  Stool pattern 
•  Most severe rectal bleeding of the day 
•  Endoscopic findings 
•  Global assessment by a clinician

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Reference:

Schroeder KW, Tremaine WJ, Ilstrup DM. Coated oral 5-aminosalicylic acid therapy for mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. A randomized study. N Engl J Med 1987; 317:1625.