Figure 2

Computed tomography of the abdomen. (A) Computed tomography of the abdomen performed on admission, showing diffuse thickening of the bowel wall with target signs in the small intestine and ascites (arrow). (B) Computed tomography of the abdomen performed on day 9, showing severe edematous and dilatational changes in the small intestine and ascites (arrow) before treatment with steroids and cyclophosphamide. (C) Computed tomography of the abdomen performed on day 29 before treatment, showing ascites (arrows) that remained after treatment with steroids and cyclophosphamide. However, the severe edematous changes in the small intestine were slightly improved relative to day 9.