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An abdominal ultrasound scan depicting the dilated small intestine with stagnant contents.
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Abdominal ultrasound scan revealed the small intestine as dilated and showed areas of narrowing and thickening (Fig. 1).
A CT scan showing small-bowel thickening and dilation of the proximal small intestine.
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Computed tomography revealed a terminal ileal obstruction with edematous loops (Fig. 2).
A resected specimen showing stenosis with wall thickening and ulcer (Allow indicates ulcer.).
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Fibrosis of the submucosa and formation of lymphatic follicles in the submucosal and serous layers at the site of stenosis. In the ulcerated area, erosions and numerous inflammatory cells that reach the submucosa. (Allow indicates lymphatic follicles) (hematoxylin and eosin stain, x1.25).
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Stricture histology revealed focal ulceration and numerous inflammatory cells and fibrosis of the submucosa (Fig. 4).
Apoptotic bodies in the crypts.
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Some apoptotic bodies were also observed in the crypts (Fig. 5).