Ischemic colitis

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Per rectal bleeding ? diverticulitis

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

CT abdomen / pelvis

ct

Diffuse edema in the wall of the sigmoid and descending colon, with typical thumb-printing and minimal pericolic stranding. 

Sigmoid uncomplicated diverticular disease. 

  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates features of an extensive left sided colitis, in this instance due to inferior mesenteric artery ischemia. 

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