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(A) Friable erythematous mucosa and edematous shallow ulceration with irregular margins were observed at the ileocecal valve. (B) Marked improvement in the previous ulcerative lesion was noted at the ileocecal valve. Only a small ulceration remained.
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F1
Total colonoscopy performed to evaluate the recurrent abdominal pain revealed a shallow ulceration of 2 x 2 cm with irregular margins in the ileocecal area (Fig. 1A). The previous lesion was greatly improved, and only a small shallow ulceration was observed (Fig. 1B).
Pathologic examination of the colon reveals ulceration with glandular distortion, widening of the distance between the crypts, and prominent infiltration of inf lammatory cells, compatible with Behcet colitis (H&E, x 100).
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F2
Pathologic examination showed chronic ulcerative inflammation with lymphocyte infiltration compatible with Behcet colitis (Fig. 2).