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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of some of the rare causes of acute diarrhea. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of organic causes acute diarrhea include intestinal dilation, irregular [[Mucous membrane|mucosal surface]] and increased [[Lumen|luminal]] fluid. | |||
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==X Ray== | ==X Ray== | ||
*An X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of rare [[Intestine|intestinal]] pathologies leading to acute diarrhea such as [[Whipple's disease]], [[Lymphoma|intestinal lymphomas]] and [[neuroendocrine tumors]]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of organic causes include: | |||
**Intestinal dilation | |||
**Irregular [[Mucous membrane|mucosal surface]] | |||
**Increased [[Lumen|luminal]] fluid | |||
* | * [[Barium follow-through|Barium studies]] help in the detection of [[Stenosis|strictures]] and [[Fistula|fistulae]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of some of the rare causes of acute diarrhea. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of organic causes acute diarrhea include intestinal dilation, irregular mucosal surface and increased luminal fluid.
X Ray
- An X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of rare intestinal pathologies leading to acute diarrhea such as Whipple's disease, intestinal lymphomas and neuroendocrine tumors. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of organic causes include:
- Intestinal dilation
- Irregular mucosal surface
- Increased luminal fluid
- Barium studies help in the detection of strictures and fistulae.