Colitis

Case contributed by Fazel Rahman Faizi
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Bloody diarrhea for three days

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Abnormal mural thickening of the bowel loops is noted in the periphery of the abdomen representing thickened colons. Mild free fluid is also noted within the peritoneal cavity.

Case Discussion

Based on sole ultrasonography, it is difficult to classify the type of colitis. CT or MR may be used for further classification. 

This patient was diagnosed and treated as infectious colitis by the referring physician.

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