Coeliac disease "anatomic pathology".
The microscopic diagnosis of coeliac disease is discussed. The small intestinal mucosal lesions observed in coeliac disease consist of a combination of epithelial alterations and inflammatory lesions starting with pre-infiltrative changes. In the early (?) changes an increase of lymphocytes is noted. The interactions probably finally lead to destruction or atrophy of the villi.
Geboes
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Department of Medical Research, University Hospital, Leuven, België.
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Desmet
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D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000473:pathology*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure
D006684:HLA-DR Antigens