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Diverticulosis Pathology: Colonoscopy Case Study & Histologic Findings

Explore a case of diverticulosis discovered during a routine colonoscopy in an asymptomatic patient. Learn about the gross and histologic findings of the colon, including numerous diverticula protruding from the taenia coli.

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Diverticulosis Pathology: Colonoscopy Case Study & Histologic Findings

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  1. Pancreas Pathology Lab, Case 4 • Asymptomatic patient who had a screening colonoscopy.

  2. Identify the organ and structures Describe the gross findings Diagnosis?

  3. Diverticulosis A section of colon reveals numerous diverticula which protrude from the edge of the taenia coli (*). The colon is cut in cross section revealing the diverticuli (contain feces) and the empty colonic lumen.

  4. Describe the histologic findings

  5. Diverticulosis A low power view of the colon reveals two diverticuli. A – mucosa B - diverticulum

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