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If had a colonoscopy w biopsy & you had scleroderma causing bowel issues would biopsy show scleroderma?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: The biopsy will often show changes compatible with scleroderma.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

No: No not necessarily. It may show other problems.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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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.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2013

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A member asked:

If had a colonoscopy w biopsy & you had scleroderma causing bowel issues would biopsy show scleroderma?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

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