How to use mucosal histology reports in diagnosing gastrointestinal disease in children

Abstract

The gastrointestinal system includes multiple organs through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed and waste is eliminated. It also has endocrinologic and immunologic functions. Many diseases can affect the digestive system. In differential diagnosis workup, laboratory tests, imaging but most of all endoscopic and histologic examination are helpful.For proper specimen interpretation, an effective dialogue between the pathologist and the clinician, is necessary.

Keywords

• mucosal histology
• gastrointestinal diseases
• child