1. Crohn disease of the colon
Crohn disease of the colon. This barium enema illustrates a rectum and sigmoid colon that appear normal. The descending colon is narrowed and has an irregular contour with areas of ulceration. In the region of the splenic flexure and distal transverse colon, the caliber of the colon returns to normal. In the midtransverse colon, there is a second area of involvement, with ulcerations, abrupt narrowing, and irregularity consistent with a thickened colon wall. The right side of the colon appears normal, an unusual phenomenon in Crohn disease of the colon. Reflux of barium is seen into multiple segments of the small bowel. These appear normal. The colonic abnormalities seen here are classic for Crohn disease.
Source: Gastrointestinal Disorders, Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2017
Citation: Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Rabow MW. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2017; 2016 Available at: Accessed: October 01, 2017
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