Question
The sign as represented by an arrow in the CT abdomen picture shown below, is seen in ?
A. Crohns disease.
B. Ulcerative colitis.
C. Tuberculosis.
D. Intestinal lymphoma.
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Correct Answer » A Explanation |
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The sign shown in the CT abdomen picture above represents Comb sign i.e dilated veins on mesenteric side of ileum.
CT finding in Crohns disease:
- Mural thickening with stratification is seen with active inflammation
- Vascular engorgement of the mesentery (comb sign)
- Hypodense lymph nodes.
CT findings in intestinal tuberculosis:
- Mural thickening with contiguous ileo-cecal involvement
- Hypodense lymph nodes with peripheral enhancement