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==More than acute appy?== | ==More than acute appy?== | ||
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Vermiform Appendix, Appendectomy: | Vermiform Appendix, Appendectomy: | ||
- Acute appendicitis with acute periappendicitis, reactive epithelial changes, focally prominent benign neural tissue | - Acute appendicitis with acute periappendicitis, reactive epithelial changes, focally prominent benign neural tissue | ||
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The sections show marked active mucosal inflammation (microabscesses). This may be acute appendicitis only; however, the possibility of a secondary inflammatory process (infection, ischemia, inflammatory bowel disease, iatrogenic causes) should be considered. The specimen is NEGATIVE for granulomatous inflammation. Clinical correlation is recommended. | The sections show marked active mucosal inflammation (microabscesses). This may be acute appendicitis only; however, the possibility of a secondary inflammatory process (infection, ischemia, inflammatory bowel disease, iatrogenic causes) should be considered. The specimen is NEGATIVE for granulomatous inflammation. Clinical correlation is recommended. | ||
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