Background
The following provides an overview of the different pathological situations that involve the terminal ileum and in which the histopathological examination plays a crucial role in the correct diagnosis. All the cases presented are based on a strict collaboration with other specialists, following the concept of a multidisciplinary approach.
The cases presented concern the following diseases:
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Endocrine tumors
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Crohn’s disease
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Backwash ileitis and pouchitis
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Celiac disease
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Autoimmune enteropathy
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Drug damage
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Actinic Ileocolitis
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Vasculitis
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Infections
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Villanacci, V., Manenti, S., Yarygina, M., Untesco, M., Manta, R., Bassotti, G. (2013). The Histopathology Tribune: A Detailed Report on Gut Diseases. In: Trecca, A. (eds) Atlas of Ileoscopy. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5205-5_28
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