Abnormal and Normal Intestine (Microscopy)
Top: This light micrograph shows a section through the jejunum of a person affected by celiac disease. Main findings seen include blunting and flattening of the villi, intraepithelial lymphocytosis, and crypt hyperplasia. Bottom: This light micrograph shows a section through the wall of the jejunum in a person who is not affected by celiac disease.
Top image: BIOPHOTO ASSOCIATES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Bottom image: INNERSPACE IMAGING/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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