Difference between revisions of "Inflammatory bowel disease"

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inflammation is identified. Scattered mucosal lymphoid nodules with germinal center
inflammation is identified. Scattered mucosal lymphoid nodules with germinal center
formation are present.
formation are present.
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====Granulomas and inflamed crypts====
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A. CECUM, BIOPSY:
- ACTIVE CECITIS, MILD.
- SMALL MUCOSAL GRANULOMAS, SUPERFICIAL, SEE COMMENT.
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA.
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COMMENT - PART A:
The granulomas are mucosal and near inflamed crypts. Mucosal granulomas may be seen in
ulcerative colitis beside inflamed crypts; however, this does raise the possibility of
Crohn's disease.
COMMENT - GENERAL:
The inflammation is diffuse and chronic changes are seen throughout. Distal paneth cell
metaplasia is present. The diffuse nature of the inflammation would be more in keeping with
ulcerative colitis. Clinical correlation is required.
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