Duodenal mucosa shows broadening with focal flattening of villi indicating atrophy. Submucosa is moderately infiltrated by lymphocytes and plasma cells. No evidence of specific granulomas. No evidence of atypia or malignancy. Picture is consistent with celiac disease.
Small bowel biopsy ? Celiac disease.
Soft tissue fragments collectively measured 0.7 cm, totally embedded.
Duodenal endoscopic biopsy:
Moderate chronic non-specific inflammation with focal moderate villous atrophy, consistent with celiac disease.
COMMENT:
Confirmatory correlation with clinical and laboratory chemical investigations is advised.