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A 32-year-old male asked:

What would cause the colon to have a grainy texture and nodularity and mucus in the sigmoid colon if biopsies are negative?

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 59 years experience

Colon biopsy: Biopsy does not show mucus. They did not biopsy what they saw or it was not there when biopsied. Discuss with your GI Dr.

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