Basic Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2018; 24(16): 1766-1778
Published online Apr 28, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i16.1766
Table 2 Histological score to quantify the degree of colitis
ScoreInflammationDepth of lesionsDestruction of cryptWidth of lesions, %
0NoneNoneNone
1SlightMucosaBasal 1/3 damaged1-25
2ModerateMucosa and submucosaBasal 2/3 damaged26-50
3SevereTransmuralIntact epithelium only51-75
4--Total crypt and epithelium76-100