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Hemolytic-uremic syndrome x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of colitis associated with HUS. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of colitis on barium enema include filling defects, mucosal edema, marginal serrations, and segmental bowel dilations and stenosis may be seen.
X Ray
X Ray
Findings on an x-ray suggestive of colitis associated with HUS on barium enema include[1]:
- Filling defects
- Mucosal edema
- Marginal serrations
- Segmental bowel dilations and stenosis may be present
References
References
- ↑ Peterson RB, Meseroll WP, Shrago GG, Gooding CA (1976). “Radiographic features of colitis associated with the hemolytic-uremic syndrome”. Radiology. 118 (3): 667–71. doi:10.1148/118.3.667. PMID 1251018.
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