case_images: PMC3932385_01
case_images: (A) Friable erythematous mucosa and edematous shallow ulceration with irregular margins were observed at the ileocecal valve. (B) Marked improvement in the previous ulcerative lesion was noted at the ileocecal valve. Only a small ulceration remained.
case_images: kjim-29-123-g001.jpg
case_images: PMC3932385_01_kjim-29-123-g001.jpg
case_images: F1
case_images: Total colonoscopy performed to evaluate the recurrent abdominal pain revealed a shallow ulceration of 2 x 2 cm with irregular margins in the ileocecal area (Fig. 1A). The previous lesion was greatly improved, and only a small shallow ulceration was observed (Fig. 1B).
case_images: Pathologic examination of the colon reveals ulceration with glandular distortion, widening of the distance between the crypts, and prominent infiltration of inf lammatory cells, compatible with Behcet colitis (H&E, x 100).
case_images: kjim-29-123-g002.jpg
case_images: PMC3932385_01_kjim-29-123-g002.jpg
case_images: F2
case_images: Pathologic examination showed chronic ulcerative inflammation with lymphocyte infiltration compatible with Behcet colitis (Fig. 2).