Cryptitis

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Cryptitis in a rectal biopsy. H&E stain.

Cryptitis is inflammation of an intestinal crypt.

It is a nonspecific pathologic finding with a longer differential diagnosis.

General

It is seen in:

Microscopic

Features:

DDx:

Images

See also

References

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