Duodenal mucosa showing mild infiltration by lymphocytes and plasma cells with follicles. Villi are intact and are negative for atrophy and ulceration. No evidence of specific granulomas. No evidence of malignancy.
Intact colonic mucosa mildly infiltrated by lymphocytes and plasma cells with lymphoid follicles. Mucigenic cells are intact. Some neutrophils are seen infiltrating glands but there is no evidence of crypt abscesses. No evidence of atypia or malignancy.
Small bowel and colonic biopsies to exclude celiac disease and microscopic colitis.
Two biopsies were received:
1- Duodenum: soft tissue fragments collectively measured 1 cm, totally embedded.
2- Colon: soft tissue fragments collectively measured 1 cm, totally embedded.
Colon, endoscopic biopsies: