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Colonic diverticulosis on single and double contrast barium enema

Case contributed by Mohamed El Deen
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic constipation.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female

 Barium-filled outpouchings are seen in both single and double-contrast studies, involving mainly the ascending, descending and sigmoid colon as well as colonic flexures. Some outpouchings are filled with gases and others are filled with air depending on projection. A character differentiates diverticulosis from colonic polyps. There are no signs of colonic masses or luminal narrowing and no abnormal mucosal thickening could be seen.

Case Discussion

Some outpouchings are filled with gases and others are filled with air depending on projection. A character differentiates diverticulosis from colonic polyps.

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