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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?
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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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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.
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