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Optimal interpretation of endoscopic gastrointestinal biopsy specimens requires adequate clinical information including medication history and illnesses that may have associated gastrointestinal findings. The clinical history can guide additional studies in addition to the standard hematoxylin and eosin staining. Precise identification…
Introduction Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is routinely performed as part of the evaluation of patients with GI symptoms. Newer techniques such as double-balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy also allow for complete visualization of the small intestine. Gastroenterologists may identify and…