A cobblestone appearance is an uncommon finding, where polygonal cells bulge out from the mucosal surface to a varying degree, and it is usually seen in the posterior pharyngeal wall or laterally behind the tonsillar pillars; it supposedly reflectslymphoid nodular hyperplasia of the immune system re...
GERD, itself characterized by squamous hyperplasia, elevated presence of intraepithelial inflammatory infiltrate, epithelial cell necrosis and lack of surface maturation, is a precursor to BE. The metaplastic columnar epithelium of BE appears to be more resistant to reflux-induced injury than the native...
Distinctive duodenal histology features are the profound depletion of plasma cells and follicular lymphoid hyperplasia. It does not respond to intravenous immunoglobulin, nor to a GFD, but steroids are highly effective [113]. Lastly, tropical sprue should be suspected in residents or travelers to ...
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