ulcerative colitis
stage
- acute
- fine mucosal granularity
- "double tracking" = longitudinal submucosal ulcers
- "collar button" ulcers
- "thumbprinting" = symmetric thickening of colonic folds
- pseudopolyps = islands of edematous mucosa and granulation tissue
- subacute
- inflammatory polyps (sessile)
- coarse granular mucosa
- chronic
- "lead pipe" colon = rigidity + symmetrical narrowing of lumen
- "burnt-out colon" = distensible colon without haustral markings
- filiform polyposis = postinflammatory polyps (10-20%)
complications:
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