Ct scan confusion

[siouxatc]

Hi Everyone,


I am a new poster to the website here and I'm glad to be a part of this great resource. I have had symptoms for many years but was initially diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis. I have symptoms of ibd since then but on my most recent ct scan due to having another abscess and cellulitis. It showed chronic submuscosal fat deposition throughout my decending colon. It didnt show any active inflammation which is confusing. Is the presence of the submucosal fat depostion indicative of Crohn's disease and should I be contacting my gi due to the recurrent abscesses? Hope you all have a good evening.

 

[ronroush7]

I am not sure but i am sure others will be able to give an answer.

 

[Anna's Bandit]

Welcome
What tests have you had ?

Lynda

 

[Scipio]

I don't know about the fat deposition, but I would definitely recommend seeing your GI about the recurring abscesses.

 

[ronroush7]

I don't know about the fat deposition, but I would definitely recommend seeing your GI about the recurring abscesses.

I sgree

 

[cmack]

Hi Everyone,


I am a new poster to the website here and I'm glad to be a part of this great resource. I have had symptoms for many years but was initially diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis. I have symptoms of ibd since then but on my most recent ct scan due to having another abscess and cellulitis. It showed chronic submuscosal fat deposition throughout my decending colon. It didnt show any active inflammation which is confusing. Is the presence of the submucosal fat depostion indicative of Crohn's disease and should I be contacting my gi due to the recurrent abscesses? Hope you all have a good evening.

First off, welcome! This is a good place for support, and I'm glad you joined us. From what I understand, submucosal fat surrounding the colon can be an indicator of what bowel disease(s) may be present. It can be interpreted by where and how much fat is deposited. I unfortunately have a limited knowledge of this particular method of diagnosis and also it's reliability. It is likely to be an important clue though, as it could influence a possible diagnosis. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[siouxatc]

Was diagnosed back in 2014 which chronic acute focal cryptitis in the lower part of colon near rectum after a perianal abscess and have since been on Lialda. Since then ive had scopes which have shown erythema in the same area and have had polyps in the descending colon while normal scopes have been performed as well since then. ASCA test was indicative of Crohn's with elevated esr and crp when that was done last year. Ive also had pilonidal cysts and a reconstruction to fix that as well with healing issues. I'm a complicated case .

 

[ronroush7]

I would ask your doctor about other medicine that you can take. Let us know how you are.

 

[siouxatc]

Trying to get an appointment is difficult at a large teaching facility is difficult. Seeing the surgeon on Friday and hopefully they will be able to facilitate a faster appointment with the GI that I see.