Presentation
Known case of ulcerative colitis.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lead pipe colon - ulcerative colitis
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There is complete loss of haustral markings throughout the colon, and the organ appears smooth-walled and cylindrical called lead pipe appearance. Severe long segment stricture is also noted at ascending colon and hepatic flexure of the colon.
Case Discussion
The lead pipe appearance of colon is the classical barium enema finding in chronic ulcerative colitis.