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File:Histopathology of a degenerated crypt of chronic inactive colitis.jpg|Crypt degeneration | File:Histopathology of a degenerated crypt of chronic inactive colitis.jpg|Crypt degeneration | ||
File:Histopathology of crypt branching of colon.jpg|Crypt branching and other architectural distortions | File:Histopathology of crypt branching of colon.jpg|Crypt branching and other architectural distortions | ||
File:Histopathology Paneth cell metaplasia.jpg| | File:Histopathology Paneth cell metaplasia.jpg|Paneth cell (pictured) or gastric metaplasia (only applies in the left colon and rectum) | ||
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Chronic colitis may also cause elevation of crypts relative to the muscularis mucosa. Other findings include basal plasmacytosis and mucin depletion.<ref name=Kellermann2021/> | Chronic colitis may also cause elevation of crypts relative to the muscularis mucosa. Other findings include basal plasmacytosis and mucin depletion.<ref name=Kellermann2021/> | ||
Have a high threshold for chronic colitis in the '''rectum''', as it often shows chronic changes even without any disease. | |||
In addition, look for the following types of colitis: | In addition, look for the following types of colitis: | ||