Non-neoplastic Disorders of the Colon

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Abstract

The colon can be affected by a diverse array of diseases that result in mucosal injury. Colonic biopsies are routinely taken to help diagnose these inflammatory disorders, and it is essential that practicing pathologists are aware of the many diseases and can affect the large bowel. In this chapter, a discussion of the various patterns of colonic mucosal injury is provided to help guide pathologic reporting.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, Third Edition
PublisherElsevier
Pages299-336
Number of pages38
ISBN (Electronic)9780323527941
ISBN (Print)9780323531689
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Colitis
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • ulcerative colitisCrohn’s diseasemicroscopic colitisinfectious colitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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