The cathartic colon: pathological findings and radiological/pathological correlation.
Cathartic colon has been described radiologically, but the pathological characteristics have not been reported. The authors describe a case in which radiological/pathological correlation was possible, with emphasis on the pathology of the colon. The disease simulates chronic ulcerative colitis radiologically and pathologically.
D000328:Adult; D002400:Cathartics / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003248:Constipation / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography
D002400:Cathartics