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''Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology'' suggests using the term ''diverticular disease'' instead of trying to distinguish between ''diverticulosis'' and ''diverticulitis'', as ''diverticulitis'' clinically may be seen without objective evidence of inflammation.<ref>{{Ref Sternberg5|1346}}</ref> | ''Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology'' suggests using the term ''diverticular disease'' instead of trying to distinguish between ''diverticulosis'' and ''diverticulitis'', as ''diverticulitis'' clinically may be seen without objective evidence of inflammation.<ref>{{Ref Sternberg5|1346}}</ref> | ||
*This is reasonable, considering that (1) sampling in large specimens may miss the definite active inflammation, and (2) the distinction is academic, as the management is not driven by this detail of the pathologic findings. | |||
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