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==Quiescent inflammatory bowel disease== | ===Quiescent inflammatory bowel disease=== | ||
Used when: | Used when: | ||
#Non-specific "minimal abnormalities" are present. | #Non-specific "minimal abnormalities" are present. | ||
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==Mild inflammation== | ===Mild inflammation=== | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
SIGMOID COLON, BIOPSY: | SIGMOID COLON, BIOPSY: | ||
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COMMENT: | COMMENT: | ||
No granulomata are identified. Mild architectural changes are present. | No granulomata are identified. Mild architectural changes are present. | ||
The findings are compatible with inflammatory bowel disease or an infectious | |||
etiology. Clinical correlation is required. | |||
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===Mild-to-moderate inflammation=== | |||
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COLON, LEFT, BIOPSY: | |||
- MILD-TO-MODERATE ACTIVE COLITIS WITH CHRONIC CHANGES. | |||
- NEGATIVE FOR PSEUDOMEMBRANES. | |||
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA. | |||
COMMENT: | |||
No definite granulomata are identified. Mild architectural changes are present. | |||
Cryptitis is seen in several crypts. Rare crypt abscesses are present. Lamina propria | |||
plasma cells are abundant throughout the biopsy. | |||
The findings are compatible with inflammatory bowel disease or an infectious | The findings are compatible with inflammatory bowel disease or an infectious | ||