A patient complains to his physician of chronic constipation. On the instruction of his physician, the patient increases his dietary fiber, but his constipation persists. The physician refers the patient to a gastroenterologist. Colonoscopy reveals over fifty 2-3 mm openings into the bowel mucosa. No bleeding is seen, and the intervening mucosa appears normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient complains to his physician of chronic constipation. On the instruction of his physician, the patient increases his dietary fiber, but his constipation persists. The physician refers the patient to a gastroenterologist. Colonoscopy reveals over fifty 2-3 mm openings into the bowel mucosa. No bleeding is seen, and the intervening mucosa appears normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A patient complains to his physician of chronic constipation. On the instruction of his physician, the patient increases his dietary fiber, but his constipation persists. The physician refers the patient to a gastroenterologist. Colonoscopy reveals over fifty 2-3 mm openings into the bowel mucosa. No bleeding is seen, and the intervening mucosa appears normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Diveiculosis
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