Enteroscopy
Alternate Names : Small bowel biopsy, Push enteroscopy, Double-balloon enteroscopy, Capsule enteroscopy, Sonde enteroscopy
Normal Values
In a normal test result, the health care provider will not find sources of bleeding in the small bowel, and will not find any tumors or other abnormal tissue.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Abnormal findings may include: - Abnormalities of the tissue lining the small intestine (mucosa) or the tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of the small intestine (villi)
- Immune cells called PAS-positive macrophages
- Polyps or cancer
- Radiation enteritis
- Swollen or enlarged lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels
- Ulcers
Changes found on enteroscopy may be signs of disorders and conditions including:
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