Clostridioides difficile colitis

Case contributed by Vikas Shah , 29 Aug 2017
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Ayla Al Kabbani, 1 May 2020

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

Circumferential thickening of the colon wall affecting the entire colon. The hasutra are also thickened most markedly in the transverse colon demonstrating the accordion sign. The lumen contains fluid faeces. The small bowel is not involved. There is a small volume of ascites. No free gas and no collections.

Known atrophic right kidney. No other significant abnormality.

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