Eosinophils infiltrate the colonic mucosa in response to tissue-invading parasites, as part of eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EoG), or as an isolated […]
Abstract Category: Gastroenterology
Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia: Relevance of the Histopathologic Diagnosis
Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) is traditionally considered an endoscopic diagnosis. Because the role of the gastric biopsy is uncertain, […]
Duodenal Adenomas Coincide with Colorectal Neoplasia
Published by Digestive Diseases and Sciences, April 6, 2014 Robert M. Genta, MD, Jennifer M. Hurrell, DO, Amnon Sonnenberg, MD, […]
Help us help you! A Practical Approach to Biopsying the GI Tract (Part 2)
Part 2 — Lower GI tract See Part 1 — Upper GI tract Optimal biopsy sampling will help your expert […]
Help us help you! A Practical Approach to Biopsying the GI Tract (Part 1)
Part 1—Upper GI tract Optimal biopsy sampling will help your expert Inform Diagnostics GI Pathologist to render a specific and […]
The Intradepartmental Consultation: Collaborative Teamwork at its Best
There are many quality-control measures and programs in place at Inform Diagnostics Life Sciences that complement our expertise, ensure the […]
Helicobacter-negative Chronic Active Gastritis is an Independent Nosologic Entity, Not Merely Missed Helicobacter Infection: A Nationwide Study of 600,000 Patients
Helicobacter-negative chronic active gastritis is a histopathologic entity characterized by diffuse chronic active inflammation in a pattern typically encountered in […]
HER2 Testing: A New Hope for Patients with Gastric and Gastro-Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Gastric cancer is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths […]
Esophageal Eosinophilia and Gastric Mucosal Pathology: Is There a Link?
We have previously reported, and others have confirmed, an inverse relationship between eosinophilic esophagitis and Helicobacter pylori gastritis. Other conditions […]
Understanding the behavior and progression of sessile serrated adenomas
As pathologists, diagnostic excellence is always our goal. Even so, we are often stymied by differences in terminology, inconsistent application […]
Low-grade Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus: A Difficult Diagnosis Best Handled by Experts
Low-grade dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus is overdiagnosed. Studies have shown that Barrett’s mucosa with low-grade dysplasia is significantly over-diagnosed.1 In […]
Failure to follow biopsy guidelines may contribute to the under-diagnosis of celiac disease in the United States
When faced with a patient with possible celiac disease, a physician has the option to conduct several tests, including a […]
Spare the H. pylori and spoil the esophagus?
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that causes swallowing problems, particularly in younger patients. EoE, which is believed to result […]
The Mismatch Repair Gene Mutation Screening Program for Lynch Syndrome: Identifying Patients at Risk
The Inform Diagnostics DNA mismatch repair (MMR) gene mutation screening program for Lynch Syndrome was initiated in March 2010, with […]
Focal Active Colitis: What does this histologic pattern mean clinically?
Focal active colitis (FAC) is a histologic pattern of injury, not a specific diagnosis. From a morphologic standpoint, FAC is […]
