Celiac sprue: Difference between revisions
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Focally, there are approximately 50 lymphocytes/100 enterocytes. Increased intraepithelial | Focally, there are approximately 50 lymphocytes/100 enterocytes. Increased intraepithelial | ||
lymphocytes is a nonspecific finding that may be seen in a number of conditions, including | lymphocytes is a nonspecific finding that may be seen in a number of conditions, including | ||
Helicobacter gastritis, Crohn's disease | infections (e.g. Helicobacter gastritis), and autoimmune disorders (e.g. Crohn's disease). | ||
seen in celiac disease; correlation with TTG serology is suggested, if not done. | It is seen in celiac disease; correlation with TTG serology is suggested, if not done. | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||