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Inflammation

What Is Inflammation? Inflammation is our body’s necessary self-defense response and repair mechanism for these assaults: 1) injuries such as cuts, scrapes, sprains, broken bones, burns, insect bites, toxins; 2) invading organisms such as bacteria; and 3) allergens and food sensitivities such as ...

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Intraepithelial Lymphocytosis In Normal Small Bowel Samples 

What Is Intraepithelial Lymphocytosis In Normal Small Bowel Samples? Intraepithelial lymphocytosis is characterized by an abnormal increase in the numbers of intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) that are present in the small intestinal mucosa. Q: What are intraepithelial lymphocytes? A: Intraepithelial lymphocytes are ...

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