Ulcerative colitis abdominal x ray

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Xray of the abdomen is not required for the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Xray may sometimes be one in case colitis is suspected. Xray is normal in mild to moderate disease and can show dilation and/or "thumb printing sign" in fulminant cases.