Korean J Gastroenterol.  2016 Apr;67(4):224-226. 10.4166/kjg.2016.67.4.224.

Spontaneous Intramural Hematoma of the Colon in Patient Taking Anticoagulant Agent

• Park JJ

• KMID: 2373430
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2016.67.4.224

Abstract

No abstract available.

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Abdominal CT findings. Large amount of fecal material is seen in the distended ascending to descending colon and suspicious large lobulated soft tissue mass is observed on the mid-to-distal transverse colon.

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  Fig. 2. Abdominal CT findings. Multi-focal high-attenuating mass showing poor enhancement and measuring less than 7 cm is noted on transverse colon.

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  Fig. 3. Multiple large irregular shaped ulcerations are present on transverse colon. In addition, multiple subepithelial hemorrhages are observed on transverse and descending colon.

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