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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

Pneumatosis

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

Related Pearls: Pneumatosis Intestinitis

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