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What does increase cellularity of lamina propria w eosin, lymphoid nod, and paneth cell metaplasia mean in colonic biopsy of terminal ileum?

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Chronic inflammation: Paneth cell metaplasia occurs when the bowel mucosa undergoes chronic inflammatory damage and then regenerates. The findings are commonly seen in association with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or crohn's).

Answered 12/3/2020

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