Barium enema reveals loss of haustral pattern with coarse granular appearance of the mucosa in a patient with episodic bloody diarrhea. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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This description is most consistent with the characteristic findings of ulcerative colitis, which can cause loss of haustral pattern and a granular appearance of the mucosa. Colon carcinoma and familial polyposis typically present with polypoid masses on imaging, while Crohn's disease may cause strictures or inflammatory changes in a patchy distribution.

Barium Enema Reveals Loss of Haustral Pattern with Coarse Granular