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ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that involves the mucosa of the colon. The common symptoms are bloody diarrhea and stomach cramps; patients usually have anemia and low serum albumin. Abdominal x-ray films show a dilated colon. The diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy of the mucosa.


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