Abstract
A practical approach to the interpretation of peroral small intestinal biopsy specimens is presented. Biopsy technique and tissure handling are described. Interpretation of normal and abnormal biopsy specimens is discussed. A practical classification of abnormal small intestinal biopsies is presented and illustrated.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Abetalipoproteinemia / pathology
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Biopsy* / adverse effects
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Biopsy* / methods
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Celiac Disease / pathology
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Coccidiosis / pathology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Endoscopy
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Gastroenteritis / pathology
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Giardiasis / pathology
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Humans
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Intestinal Diseases / pathology
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Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / pathology
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Intestinal Mucosa / cytology
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Intestine, Small / pathology*
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Jejunum / cytology
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Kwashiorkor / pathology
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Lymphangiectasis / pathology
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Lymphoma / pathology
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Malabsorption Syndromes / pathology
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Sprue, Tropical / pathology
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Strongyloidiasis / pathology
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Whipple Disease / pathology