Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is categorized according to location: • Proctitis involves only the rectum • Proctosigmoiditis affects the rectum and sigmoid colon • Left-sided colitis encompasses the entire left side of the large intestine • Pancolitis inflames the entire colon
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Review Date: 10/03/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
