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Ulcerative colitis abdominal x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Xray of the abdomen is not required for the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Xray may sometimes be one in case colitis is suspected. Xray is normal in mild to moderate disease and can show dilation and/or “thumb printing sign” in fulminant cases.[1]
Abdominal X Ray
Abdominal X Ray
Xray of the abdomen is not required for the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Xray may sometimes be one in case colitis is suspected. Xray is normal in mild to moderate disease and can show dilation and/or “thumb printing sign” in fulminant cases.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mowat C, Cole A, Windsor A, Ahmad T, Arnott I, Driscoll R; et al. (2011). “Guidelines for the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults”. Gut. 60 (5): 571–607. doi:10.1136/gut.2010.224154. PMID 21464096.
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