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Pseudomembranous Colitis (10 of 11)
Case description
Diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis by computed tomography
In patients with pseudomembranous colitis, the colonic wall
has a characteristic appearance on computed tomographic
scans of the abdomen: it is diffusely thickened and the
ascending or descending colon viewed on end has a
donut -like appearance. It is important to recognize the
possible association of such findings with
pseudomembranous colitis in order to make an accurate
diagnosis in patients experiencing an acute abdominal
catastrophe.
In patients with pseudomembranous colitis, the colonic wall
has a characteristic appearance on computed tomographic
scans of the abdomen: it is diffusely thickened and the
ascending or descending colon viewed on end has a
donut -like appearance. It is important to recognize the
possible association of such findings with
pseudomembranous colitis in order to make an accurate
diagnosis in patients experiencing an acute abdominal
catastrophe.
