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Indeterminate thickening of the wall of the sigmoid colon could be due to incomplete distention in ct report. in a 39 y/o male. odds of cancer or other condition?

Q: indeterminate thickening of the wall of the sigmoid colon could be due to incomplete distention in ct report. in a 39 y/o male. odds of cancer or other condition?

: You forgot to tell us the reason you had this CT done; however, I do not lose my sleep with this finding, take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You forgot to tell us the reason you had this CT done; however, I do not lose my sleep with this finding, take care.

Answered 7/19/2022

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

It' s not clear if you're experiencing bowel symptoms. Thickening of the sigmoid is seen in tumors & inflammatory bowel disease. A gastroenterologist could look into this for you.

Answered 7/20/2022

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A member asked:

Indeterminate thickening of the wall of the sigmoid colon could be due to incomplete distention in ct report. in a 39 y/o male. odds of cancer or other condition?

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