[Computed tomography in a case of pseudomembranous colitis].
Pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is an infectious colitis usually occurring as a complication of antibiotic therapy. The computed tomography (CT) findings of 10 patients with PMC are reviewed. All patients demonstrated an abnormal large bowel wall with an average thickness of 13 mm (range 7-31 mm). Additional, but less frequent findings included mesenteric inflammation, ascites, pleural effusions, and dilatation of the large or small bowel. Pancolonic involvement was seen in 7 cases, while three patients had focal colitis. Although the CT appearance of PMC is not specific, the diagnosis may be suggested in the proper clinical setting.
Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Universität Heidelberg.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed