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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 7, 2014; 20(5): 1180-1191
Published online Feb 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i5.1180
Table 3 Magnetic resonance imaging features in inflammatory bowel disease in children differentiation active and fibrostenotic phase
Imaging featuresActive inflammationFibrostenotic disease
Mural thickeningModerateMild
Mural enhancementAvidMild
Stratified enhancementYesVariable
Mural edemaYesMild/absent
Mesenteric adenopathyYesNo
Fibrofatty proliferationVariableYes
Abscess, empyema, fistulaComplicated diseaseVariable