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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2014; 2(12): 888-892
Published online Dec 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i12.888
Published online Dec 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i12.888
Table 2 Summary of histologic features of appendiceal Crohn’s disease
| Histologic features | Number of cases | % |
| Wall thickening | 11/12 | 92 |
| Transmural inflammation | 12/12 | 100 |
| Lymphoid aggregates | 12/12 | 100 |
| Epithelioid granuolmas | 12/12 | 100 |
| Mucosal ulceration | 11/12 | 92 |
| Crypt abscess | 5/12 | 42 |
| Perforation | 2/12 | 17 |
| Muscular hypertrophy | 1/12 | 8 |
| Neural hyperplasia | 5/12 | 42 |
| Perpendicular serosal fibrosis | 8/12 | 67 |
- Citation: Han H, Kim H, Rehman A, Jang SM, Paik SS. Appendiceal Crohn’s disease clinically presenting as acute appendicitis. World J Clin Cases 2014; 2(12): 888-892
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v2/i12/888.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i12.888