Findings

This image, resembling an “electrocuted eel,” shows necrosis and hemorrhage at the terminal ileum consistent with Crohn’s Disease.

Impression

Crohn's Disease, terminal ileum

Preparation

Fresh

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Gross photograph

Specimen

Ileum

Image Credit

Katsumi M. Miyai, M.D., Ph.D
Department of Pathology
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego