Ileitis - Yersinia enterocolitica infection

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Four days history of abdominal pain, predominantly in the right iliac fossa, associated with diarrhea.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female

Non contrast CT shows thickened on distal ileum wall and enlarged mesenteric regional lymph nodes.

Case Discussion

On this study we can see finds of ileits and mesenteric adenitis.

During the hospitalization the diagnosis of Yersinia enterocolitica infection was confirmed by measuring concentrations in the blood (ELISA) and stool culture.

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