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Colitis, Lymphocytic

MeSH — National Library of Medicine · Retrieved 2026-10-13

A subtype of MICROSCOPIC COLITIS, characterized by chronic watery DIARRHEA of unknown origin, a normal COLONOSCOPY but abnormal histopathology on BIOPSY. Microscopic examination of biopsy samples taken from the COLON show infiltration of LYMPHOCYTES in the superficial EPITHELIUM and the underlying connective tissue (lamina propria).

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Reference details

MeSH descriptor
D046730
Vocabulary edition
2026
Tree positions
C06.405.205.265.173.750; C06.405.469.158.188.173.750

Scope and definition

A subtype of MICROSCOPIC COLITIS, characterized by chronic watery DIARRHEA of unknown origin, a normal COLONOSCOPY but abnormal histopathology on BIOPSY. Microscopic examination of biopsy samples taken from the COLON show infiltration of LYMPHOCYTES in the superficial EPITHELIUM and the underlying connective tissue (lamina propria).

Entry terms and synonyms

Colitis, Lymphocytic Lymphocytic Colitis

Classification tree positions

C06.405.205.265.173.750 C06.405.469.158.188.173.750

Sources and reuse

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