Detection Rates of Non-Cavitary Epithelioid Cell Granuloma by Gastrointestinal Biopsy in Patients with Treatment-Naive Crohn's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Detecting non-cavitary epithelioid cell granuloma by gastrointestinal biopsy is important in the initial diagnosis of Crohn's disease (CD). In the present study, we aimed to determine the rate of granuloma detection by gastrointestinal biopsy according to the number of biopsies performed.

Methods

The present study included patients newly diagnosed with CD at our hospital between April 2017 and March 2023. During endoscopic examinations, biopsy specimens were taken from affected lesions. Initially, one section per biopsy was examined to detect granuloma. In cases where no granulomas were detected, step sections were additionally prepared and examined. The rate of granuloma detection by gastrointestinal biopsy was retrospectively examined.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Endo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10718578 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature