Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Biopsy Results Are Here. Help Me Pick Through Them

jaggirl47

Recommended Posts

jaggirl47 Explorer
jaggirl47
Posted

I will start off by first posting the procedure report then follow that with the biopsy results. I apologize ahead of time for the long post but I need help so I know what to say to the doctor next week at my son's follow up.

 

Procedure Report:

 

The 2nd part of the duodenum appeared normal. Four biopsies were obtained with cold forceps for histology in the 2nd part of the duodenum.

    -That's correct folks. After assuring me the duodenal bulb would be biopsied he did zero from there and only 4 total in the duodenum.

 

The gastric antrum appeared normal. Biopsies were taken with cold forceps.

 

The lower 3rd of the esophagus appeared normal. Biopsies were taken with cold forceps.

 

The middle 3rd of the esophagus appeared normal. Biopsies were taken with cold forceps.

 

The cardia and gastric fundus were normal on retroflexion.

 

Biopsy Results

 

Small bowel, duodenum-small bowel mucosa with no significant pathologic changes.

 

Stomach, antrum-Mild chronic inactive gastritis. No h-pylori like organisms seen.

 

Esophagus, lower-Squamous mucosa with basal cell hyperplasia and up to 15 intraepithelial eosinophils per high power field

 

Esophagus, mid-Squamous mucosa with no significant pathologic change.

 

 

When they called me yesterday they informed me my son has GERD but nothing else. According to what I am reading, he has eosinophilic esophagitis because GERD is less than 10 intraepithelial eosinophils where EE is 15. He also has the chronic gastritis which I am finding reports on this being seen in celiac and other autoimmune disorders.

I plan on contacting the lab to find out the more in depth reports.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


StephanieL Enthusiast
StephanieL
Posted

It says up to 15 and I think with EoE it's above that so it may be on the boarder. I think a lot of times they try meds and scope again to see what happens when on meds.  I know there are EoE people over on a site called Kids with Food Allergies (though I know EoE isn't an allergy, they have a GI specific form).  Perhaps check with them over there.

jaggirl47 Explorer
jaggirl47
Posted
  • Author

From what I am reading GERD is below 10 with the vast majority being at 7 or below. Another tip off is that my son has had high peripheral eosinophils from the age of 3. I probably should have added that above. From texts, high peripheral eosinophils are seen in EE but never GERD.

jaggirl47 Explorer
jaggirl47
Posted
  • Author

Oh, I forgot to add that he had blood drawn for an IgE allergy panel today.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      130,025
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    kdking61
    Newest Member
    kdking61
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.3k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • KimMS
      Gluten free thyroid medications

      By KimMS · Posted

      Thanks for sharing that site! Do you know if that site has any information about manufacturing/possible cross contact on it? I can't find it. When I have called manufacturers, most of them say they can't guarantee no cross contact in manufacturing (except Lannett, Mylan and possible Amneal, which aren't available near me).
    • Diana Swales
      Recently qualified Nutritionist looking for support

      By Diana Swales · Posted

      After years of living with Celiac Disease, learning through every bump and breakthrough, and guiding others through the gluten-free maze — I've officially qualified as a **Nutrition Coach** with Precision Nutrition. Now I’m ready to take this journey deeper… but I need your help. To complete my final certification hours, I’m offering **a limited number of FREE spots** (yes, completely free!) to work with me over the next few weeks. I’m looking for **5 people** who: Are newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease or gluten-intolerant Feel overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with food Want support from someone who truly understands Are ready to build confidence and calm in their daily eating We’ll work together on what matters to *you*: Your food choices Your mindset Your kitchen habits Your ability to speak up for your needs This isn’t just about avoiding gluten — it’s about reclaiming ease, joy, and nourishment. If you're interested, comment below or DM me the word **"Ready"** and I’ll send you the info to get started. Let’s make food feel safe again. With care, **Diana**
    • Dora77
      Possible cross-contamination – concerned about symptoms

      By Dora77 · Posted

      Hi everyone, I have celiac disease and I’m asymptomatic, which makes things more stressful because I don’t know when I’ve been glutened. That’s why I try to be really careful with cross-contamination. For almost a year, I’ve been having yellow/orange floating stools consistently. I’m not sure if it’s related to gluten exposure or something else going on. I’ve been trying to identify any possible mistakes in my routine. Today, I made myself some gluten-free bread with cheese. Normally, I’m very careful: I use one hand to handle the cheese packaging (which could be contaminated, since it’s from the supermarket and was probably sitting on a checkout belt that had flour residue), and the other hand to touch my gluten-free bread and plate. But today I accidentally touched the bread with the same hand I used to grab the cheese pack from the fridge. The fridge handle might also have traces of gluten since I live in a shared household where gluten is used. I’m worried this mistake could have contaminated my bread. There were no visible crumbs or flour, but I know even trace amounts can be a problem. Has anyone had similar experiences or symptoms from this level of contact? Could this kind of exposure be enough to trigger symptoms or cause intestinal damage? Thanks for reading.
    • Mswena
      Lubriderm-gluten-free?

      By Mswena · Posted

      So eight days in a row of gluten on top of gluten on top of gluten, I just had to resort to the EpiPen. I wish I could post a picture because you wouldn’t believe how enormous my gut is! It makes my head look like a pinhead.Ahhhgggsahhhhh!!!! I have discovered that I have to read the ingredients when I use a product up that I’ve been able to use without getting a reaction, because they can change the ingredients and bam my toothpaste now has gluten!!! my doctor told me gluten free means it has 20 ppm which someone with a severe a celiac as I’ve got that thing there kills me. I try to find certified gluten-free in everything. I can’t eat any oats unless it’s Bob’s red mill certified gluten-free. Good luck everybody this autoimmune disease is wicked wicked
    • Mswena
      Lubriderm-gluten-free?

      By Mswena · Posted

      I have been using a little bit of Lubriderm when I wash my hands because it’s the lotion offered at a place I frequent once a week. Assuming it was gluten-free I bought a bottle. I couldn’t figure out why I was getting gluten EVERY night. I use a little of the lotion in the morning on my neck, with no reaction, but at night, I use it on my arms and legs and face and get gluten gut pretty bad. After eight nights of having to have diphenhydramine injections for severe gluten, I googled “is Lubriderm gluten-free” and it led me to this forum. I am going to go back to olive oil as I have been gut sick sooooooo bad with a huge gut and pain eight days in a row now. Sick of feeling sick.
×
×
  • Create New...