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If had a colonoscopy w biopsy & you had scleroderma causing bowel issues would biopsy show scleroderma?
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Yes: The biopsy will often show changes compatible with scleroderma.
Answered 5/14/2013
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No: No not necessarily. It may show other problems.
Answered 5/14/2013
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No: Scleroderma involving the muscle won't show because the muscle won't be biopsied. If collagenous or ischemic colitis coexists with scleroderma, the coexisting illness will be discovered on biopsy.
Answered 7/10/2013
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