Endoscopic identification of Peyer's patches of the terminal ileum in a patient with Crohn's disease

World J Gastroenterol. 2004 Sep 15;10(18):2767-8. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i18.2767.

Abstract

We presented a 20-year-old patient with Crohn's disease (CD). Colonoscopy revealed longitudinal ulceration in the terminal ileum and rectal aphtoid ulcers. After treatment with mesalamine and total parenteral nutrition, repeat colonoscopy revealed a granular elevated area in the terminal ileum, which appeared as an irregular dome-like elevation with irregularly arranged villi on magnifying endoscopy. Biopsy specimens taken from the region showed microgranulomas and lymphoid hyperplasia. Scanning electron microscopy revealed the presence of M cells, confirming that the area corresponded to Peyer's patches. Peyer's patches by magnifying endoscopy and electron microscopy may provide insights into the pathogenesis of CD.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Crohn Disease / pathology*
  • Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal
  • Humans
  • Ileum / pathology*
  • Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
  • Intestinal Mucosa / ultrastructure
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Peyer's Patches / pathology*
  • Peyer's Patches / ultrastructure