Presentation
Known case of IBD. Complaints of abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lead pipe sign - ulcerative colitis
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An erect frontal abdominal x-ray showing loss of haustral markings of the descending colon.
Case Discussion
Featureless smooth appearance of the diseased segment of the large bowel is referred to as lead pipe sign and is often seen in patients of ulcerative colitis.