The Differential Diagnosis of Acute Colitis: Clues to a Specific Diagnosis
This review describes a systematic approach to the interpretation of colonic biopsy specimens of patients with acute colitis. Five main histologic patterns are discussed: acute colitis, focal active colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, hemorrhagic colitis, and ischemic colitis. For each pattern, the most common etiologic associations and their differential diagnoses are presented. Strategies based on histologic analysis and clinical considerations to differentiate acute from chronic colitides are discussed.
Source: Surgical Pathology Clinics - Category: Pathology Authors: Jose Jessurun Source Type: research
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