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metaplasia, crypt loss and crypt elongation) are suggestive of Crohn's disease. An infective | metaplasia, crypt loss and crypt elongation) are suggestive of Crohn's disease. An infective | ||
etiology should be considered, as it cannot be definitely excluded on pathologic grounds. | etiology should be considered, as it cannot be definitely excluded on pathologic grounds. | ||
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=====Quiescent Crohn's disease===== | |||
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DESCENDING COLON, BIOPSY: | |||
- COLONIC MUCOSA WITH PROMINENT LAMINA PROPRIA PLASMA CELLS. | |||
- NEGATIVE FOR ACTIVE COLITIS. | |||
COMMENT: | |||
Minimal architectural changes consistent with chronic inflammation are present. There are no granulomas. No dysplasia is identified. The findings are compatible with quiescent Crohn's disease. | |||
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