Difference between revisions of "Helicobacter gastritis"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 142: | Line 142: | ||
COMMENT: | COMMENT: | ||
There are approximately 45 lymphocytes/100 enterocytes. Increased intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) is a nonspecific finding. IELs are seen in celiac disease; however, may be explained by the Helicobacter-like organisms in this case. | There are approximately 45 lymphocytes/100 enterocytes. Increased intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) is a nonspecific finding. IELs are seen in celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease; however, may be explained by the Helicobacter-like organisms in this case. Clinical correlation is suggested. | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||