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<strong>CT</strong><br />

Findings: Spectrum<br />

• Wide range <strong>of</strong> <strong>CT</strong> findings, as expected given the…<br />

– range <strong>of</strong> clinical manifestations<br />

– range <strong>of</strong> severity<br />

– range <strong>of</strong> underlying etiologies<br />

– +/- intramural hemorrhage<br />

– +/- superinfection<br />

Example:<br />

Diffuse vs. Segmental<br />

<strong>Bowel</strong> wall thickening vs. thinning<br />

<strong>Bowel</strong> wall hypoattenuation vs. hyperattenuation<br />

Mucosal hyperenhancement vs. no hyperenhancement

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