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A case of progressive systemic sclerosis associated with colonic involvement is described. Barium-enema examination revealed segmental involvement. Colonoscopic examination of the whole range of the involved colon revealed wide-mouthed diverticula with interspersed rigid areas and numerous ulcerations. These colonoscopic findings appeared to be distinct from those associated with tuberculosis and Crohn's disease.
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Nagasako, K., Ota, Y., Sasaki, H. et al. Progressive systemic sclerosis: Report of a case with colonic involvement. Dis Colon Rectum 21, 364–368 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02586669
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