Ulcerative colitis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Work up for chronic abdominopelvic pain.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
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Mild circumferential increased wall thickness is present at rectosigmoid and left hemicolon with loss of haustral markings, accompanied by mild pericolic vascular engorgement.

Case Discussion

The patient underwent colonoscopy and biopsy, and histopathology evaluation confirmed ulcerative colitis.

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