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Scleroderma with colonic pseudoobstruction

Case contributed by: Dr Petralli Carlo Lucius E

Presentation:

41-year-old female with scleroderma, vomiting and diffuse abdominal pain.

From the case: Scleroderma with colonic pseudoobstruction
Modality: CT

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  • <p>Colonic pseudoobstruction</p> Colonic distention

C+ arterial phase

Colonic pseudoobstruction

Colonic distention

Case Discussion:

CT demonstrates grossly distended colon consistent with a pseudo-obstruction.

See abdominal manifestations of scleroderma.

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