Saturday, March 13, 2010

Saturday March 13, 2010

Picture Diagnosis




Answer: Pseudomembranous colitis

Above is the endoscopic visualization of pseudomembranous colitis, a characteristic manifestation of full-blown Clostridium difficile colitis. Classic pseudomembranes are visible as raised yellow plaques ranging from 2-10 mm in diameter and scattered over the colorectal mucosa.

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