(1) Gastric mucosa showing moderate infiltration by lymphocytes and plasma cells. Neutrophils are seen infiltrating glands thus indicating activity. H. pylori characteristic forms are seen colonizing glands. No evidence of intestinal metaplasia, atypia or malignancy.
(2) Colonic sections reveal intact colonic mucosa with mild reduction in the number of mucigenic cells and moderate infiltration by lymphocytes, plasma cells and neutrophils. However, crypt abscesses are not identified. No evidence of atypical or malignant cells.
(3) Duodenal mucosa showing mild infiltration by lymphocytes and plasma cells. Villi are intact and are negative for atrophy and ulceration. No evidence of specific granulomas. No evidence of malignancy.
Abdominal pain and constipation. Endoscopy: gastric mucosal hyperemia and edema. Flattening of duodenal mucosa with distal colonic mucosal hyperemia and edema.
Received in 3 containers labeled as from stomach, duodenum, and colon; soft tissue fragments collectively measuring 0.8, 1.2, & 0.9 cm, respectively; submitted separately in three cassettes.