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GI Pathology – 07

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1. A 30 y/o male presents with dysphagia and “heart burn.” An EGD was performed and biopsies were obtained. Based on the histology what is the best diagnosis?

Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #1
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #1


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #1
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #1


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #1
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #1
2. All of the following organisms associated with infectious colitis are known to form true granulomas or microgranulomas EXCEPT:
3. Which of the following findings has the highest level of sensitivity in identifying gastroesophageal reflux disease?
4. A 40 y/o HIV positive patient presents with diarrhea. Based on the histologic images, what is the best diagnosis?

Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #5
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #5


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #5
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #5


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #5
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #5


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #5
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #5. Silver Stain
5. Based on the colon biopsy findings, what is the best diagnosis?

Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #10
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #10
6. A 36 y/o Mongolian woman presents with disseminated nodule on the peritoneum during an exploratory laporatomy. She has a past history of “stomach cancer” 10 years earlier. Representative images of the histology, including special stains, are shown. What is the best diagnosis?

Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7. AE1/AE3.


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7. CD34.


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7. CD117.


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7. Desmin.


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #7. S-100.
7. Which of the following are characterized by diffuse active colitis?
8. A 40 y/o female undergoes an EGD. Multiple nodules are noted in the stomach. Based on the images shown, what is the best diagnosis?

Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #3
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #3


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #3


Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #3
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Part 7, Question #3
9. All of the following are characteristic of lymphocytic colitis, EXCEPT:
10. A patient is found to have multiple small nodules during a colonoscopy. Histology showed a monomorphic infiltrate of small to intermediate sized lymphoid cells with an irregular nuclear membrane. Which of the following FISH studies would most likely be positive?