Composite CTE Severity Scoring Method (CTE Score)
| Category | Select finding present | Points (maximum total, 10) |
| Hyperenhancement | Transmural | 1 |
| Mucosal | 3 | |
| Extramural findings | Mesenteric stranding | 1 |
| Sinus or fistula | 2 | |
| Abscess | 3 | |
| Hyperemia of vasa recta | Present | 2 |
| Mural thickening | 3–5 mm | 1 |
| >5 mm | 2 |
Select findings present were not to exceed 3 points per category.