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Cryptitis is seen in several crypts. Rare crypt abscesses are present. Lamina propria | Cryptitis is seen in several crypts. Rare crypt abscesses are present. Lamina propria | ||
plasma cells are abundant throughout the biopsy. | plasma cells are abundant throughout the biopsy. | ||
The findings are compatible with inflammatory bowel disease or an infectious | |||
etiology. Clinical correlation is required. | |||
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===Moderate inflammation=== | |||
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RECTUM, BIOPSY: | |||
- RECTAL MUCOSA WITH MODERATE ACTIVE INFLAMMATION AND CHRONIC CHANGES. | |||
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA. | |||
- SEE COMMENT. | |||
COMMENT: | |||
No definite granulomata are identified. Architectural changes, including crypt drop out, | |||
are present. Lamina propria plasma cells are abundant throughout the biopsy and eosinophil | |||
numbers are mildly increased. Lymphoid aggregates with germinal centre formation are present. All fragments of tissue are affected. | |||
The findings are compatible with inflammatory bowel disease or an infectious | The findings are compatible with inflammatory bowel disease or an infectious |
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