What is the earliest radiological finding of ulcerative colitis on single contrast barium enema?
The earliest radiological change in UC on single contrast barium enema is fine mucosal granularity. Collar button ulcers and oedematous, thickened haustrations are seen with disease progression. Loss of haustrations is seen with long standing disease.
Loss of haustrations
Fine mucosal granularity
Pipe stem colon
Collar button ulcer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease