CASE OF THE MONTH

2001

ANSWER

FOR JUL


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Figure 1 Axial post-contrast CT scan of abdomen showing abnormal transverse colon.

Figure 2 & 3 Axial scan of abdomen taken at lower level showing similar abnormality affecting the ascending colon as well. There is an abnormal collection medial to the ascending colon. The collection contained both fluid and gas suggested abscess formation.

Figure 4 Further lower section of lower abdomen showing abnormal bowel loops in caecum and terminal ileum.

DIAGNOSIS :

Crohn's diseas affecting terminal ileum, ascending and transverse colon with intra-abdominal abscess formation.

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