CASE NUMBER 10, part 2

Clinical History (continued): Laboratory values from specimens taken at admission are listed below:

• WBC 24,000 (Normal 3,500-9000)
• Hct 48%
• Fecal leukocytes – positive
• Stool C diff antigen: positive

10-3. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of this disease?

1. Aganglionic colon
2. Aphthous ulcers
3. Extensive epithelial apoptosis in crypt walls
4. Pseudomembranes
5. Villous atrophy

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