Colon CT Appearances
Pneumatosis CT Findings
- Low-density linear and/or bubbly pattern of gas in the bowel wall
- Circular collections of gas in the bowel wall
- Can be due to a range of benign or malignant causes
Other Information About Pneumatosis
Etiology:
- Benign and malignant causes
Epidemiology:
- 5th-8th decade of life
Presentation:
- Asymptomatic
- Acute abdomen
- FUO
Prognosis:
- About half of cases can be managed with surgery
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