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The doctor biopsied my terminal ileum because there was a patchy area of mucosa that was mildly granular. could this be serious?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Yes: He/she is probably being careful and looking for a diagnosis. Early Crohn's can look like this, and there are other entities. The pathologist may or may not be able to call it.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/31/2015

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A member asked:

The doctor biopsied my terminal ileum because there was a patchy area of mucosa that was mildly granular. could this be serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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