Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Thumbprinting
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Thumbprinting is a sign of bowel wall thickening
Causes
Causes
- Thumbprinting may be seen with:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (i.e. Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis)
- Infection (i.e. pseudomembranous colitis
- Ischemic bowel
- Diverticulitis
References
References
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