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The findings are consistent with celiac disease, Marsh classification 3a.
The findings are consistent with celiac disease, Marsh classification 3a.
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====Micro====
The sections show small bowel mucosa with Brunner's glands. Increased numbers of
intraepithelial lymphocytes are present ~ 50 lymphocytes/100 epithelial cells.
The villous architecture is within normal limits (no apparent villous blunting).
Neutrophils are present in the lamina propria; however, they are not found intraepithelial.
The epithelium matures normally to the surface (no dysplasia).


==See also==
==See also==
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