Radiological features of ulcerative colitis in a Nigerian: a case report

Abstract

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the colon with unclear cause. It is common in the Jewish and European population but rare in blacks Methods: The medical records of the patient who presented with ulcerative colitis and literature review of the case using available journals and pubmed search was employed. The radiological imaging and laboratory results were reviewed Conclusion: There is need to include radiological imaging and to have high index of suspicion of ulcerative colitis in patients presenting with gastrointestinal signs and symptoms among black populations.