The biopsies from the right side of the colon show normal mucosa. Check out the slide below!
The pathologist then shows you the H&E stain of the left colon biopsies. Which of the following features do you expect to see?
Cryptitis
Yes!
Crypt abscess
Yes!
Lamina propria plasmacytosis
Yes!
Crypt branching
Yes!
Crypt shortfall
Yes!
Transmural inflammation
No. This would be seen with Crohn’s disease.
Non caseating granulomas
No. This Is seen more often with Crohn’s disease
Pyloric gland metaplasia
No. This is seen more often with Crohn’s disease
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Case 1 Index
Introduction
Physical Exam
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnostic Testing
Colonoscopy Findings
GI SIM 