Case 44
Varicosis coli
Findings
There are serpiginous filling defects throughout the entire colon.

Diagnosis
Varicosis coli
Discussion
A SMA and IMA angiogram (not shown) confirmed the diagnosis. There was no evidence of portal hypertension.
This is a rare congenital syndrome that may be asymptomatic. It has not previously been described as familial, but this patient's brother, father and grandfather were all found subsequently to have the condition. None had ever had symptoms.
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