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Case Report

Cytomegalovirus infection in the setting of occult ulcerative colitis: case report and review of the literature

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Pages 382-385 | Received 30 Jul 2018, Accepted 19 Nov 2018, Published online: 11 Dec 2018

Figures & data

Figure 1. CT scan.

Bowel wall thickening at the level of distal descending and sigmoid colon indicated by a red arrow – CT scan.

Figure 1. CT scan.Bowel wall thickening at the level of distal descending and sigmoid colon indicated by a red arrow – CT scan.

Figure 2. Colonoscopic biopsy.

On above Left Image: Hematoxylin and eosin staining showing Cryptitis. On above right side: Hematoxylin and Eosin staining showing shortening of the crypts and Crypts Abscess – marked by Black Arrow. On below image: classic ‘owl eye inclusion bodies’ visualized on histology

Figure 2. Colonoscopic biopsy.On above Left Image: Hematoxylin and eosin staining showing Cryptitis. On above right side: Hematoxylin and Eosin staining showing shortening of the crypts and Crypts Abscess – marked by Black Arrow. On below image: classic ‘owl eye inclusion bodies’ visualized on histology

Colonoscopy image

Colonoscopy image