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KEY FACTS Terminology Outpouching of colonic mucosa and submucosa, most commonly in sigmoid colon You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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KEY FACTS Terminology Acute transmural fulminant colitis with colonic dilation and systemic toxicity You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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KEY FACTS Terminology Life-threatening, necrotizing enterocolitis occurring primarily in severely neutropenic patients Imaging Best imaging tool: CECT with multiplanar reformations Massive mural thickening of cecal ± ascending colon wall – Other segments of colon and small bowel can be affected…
KEY FACTS Terminology Colonic inflammation due to bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections Imaging Best imaging tool: CECT with multiplanar reformations Mucosal hyperenhancement, marked submucosal edema, ascites Multiple air-fluid levels, inflamed pericolonic fat Ultrasound findings Symmetric wall thickening and submucosal…
Embryology and Congenital Malformations The ascending and transverse colon, along with the small intestine, are part of the embryologic midgut, which undergoes marked elongation beginning in the 6th week of fetal development. To accommodate this increased length, the midgut herniates…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Primary adenocarcinoma of small intestine (excluding duodenum) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here