Score |
Appearance |
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Lamina Propria of Simple Folds |
1 |
Thin and delicate core of connective tissue in all simple folds. |
2 |
Lamina propria slightly more distinct and robust in some of the folds. |
3 |
Clear increase in lamina propria in most of simple folds. |
4 |
Thick lamina propria in many folds. |
5 |
Very thick lamina propria in many folds. |
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Connective Tissue between Base of Folds and Stratum Compactum |
1 |
Very thin layer of connective tissue between base of folds and stratum compactum. |
2 |
Slightly increased amount of connective tissue beneath some of mucosal folds. |
3 |
Clear increase of connective tissue beneath most of the mucosal folds. |
4 |
Thick layer of connective tissue beneath many folds. |
5 |
Extremely thick layer of connective tissue beneath some of the folds. |
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Vacuoles |
1 |
Large vacuoles absent. |
2 |
Very few large vacuoles present. |
3 |
Increased number of large vacuoles. |
4 |
Large vacuoles are numerous. |
5 |
Large vacuoles are abundant and present in most epithelial cells. |