Chronic active enteritis refers to ongoing (chronic) inflammation in the small intestine, accompanied by recent (active) inflammation. Pathologists use this term after examining a tissue sample under a microscope. They observe a mixture of immune cells that indicates inflammation has been present for an extended period and is currently active. They may also see specific …
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A crypt abscess is a collection of specialized immune cells called neutrophils found inside the crypts of the colon. Crypts are small, tube-shaped glands that line the inside of the colon and help it function properly. When neutrophils accumulate within these crypts, it indicates acute (recent onset or active) inflammation. This condition is commonly observed …
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Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is caused by long-term or chronic inflammation that damages the digestive tract and prevents it from working normally. The symptoms of Crohn’s disease include diarrhea, fever, weight loss, bloating, and bloody stools. To learn more about your pathology report for Crohn’s disease, read our …
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Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is caused by chronic inflammation (long-standing) that damages the colon and prevents it from working normally. The symptoms of this disease include diarrhea, fever, weight loss, bloating, and bloody stools. Pathologists normally describe the features seen in ulcerative colitis as chronic colitis. How is …
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Chronic colitis is a condition characterized by long-lasting inflammation in the colon (a part of the large intestine). This inflammation occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the tissue lining the colon, leading to ongoing damage. Chronic colitis is commonly seen in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a group of disorders that includes Crohn’s disease …
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Chronic active colitis is a pattern of inflammation in the colon that a pathologist describes after examining tissue under a microscope. The word chronic means the inflammation has been present for a long time, months to years. The word active means it is currently causing ongoing injury to the colon lining. Together, they paint a …
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