Endoscopic images of the descending duodenum showed a granular mucosa with scalloped folds; spraying with 0.2% indigo carmine solution revealed a mosaic pattern and the absence of villi. Results of ...

This is a biopsy of small intestine showing normal villi. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or ...

Histologic diagnosis with biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis of celiac disease; however, a biopsy-avoiding endoscopic approach using the modified immersion technique (MIT) might be as accurate, ...

While this image might look like a multicolored tile floor, it is actually a cross section through the fingerlike bumps on the intestinal wall called villi. The cells within the villi, which you can ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Villi are tiny projections in the small intestine that help absorb nutrients and aid digestion. Damage to your villi can lead to malabsorption and health issues like celiac disease and inflammatory ...