The radiological sign depicted in the image is characteristic of Ischaemic colitis. This condition typically results in a segmental pattern of bowel wall thickening on imaging studies, often described as the "thumbprinting" effect due to localized bowel wall edema. It is important to distinguish this finding from other abdominal pathologies. Unlike diverticulitis or appendicitis, ischaemic colitis involves the mucosal and submucosal layers of the colon primarily in the elderly and is related to transient reductions in blood flow. Identifying these imaging signs helps in differentiating it from other potential diagnoses and guiding appropriate treatment.
