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Enteroscopy - Results

Alternative Names

Small bowel biopsy; Push enteroscopy; Double-balloon enteroscopy; Capsule enteroscopy; Sonde enteroscopy

Normal Values:

In a normal test result, the health care provider will not find sources of bleeding in the small bowel, and will not find any tumors or other abnormal tissue.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal findings may include:

Abnormalities of the tissue lining the small intestine (mucosa) or the tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of the small intestine (villi)
Immune cells called PAS-positive macrophages
Polyps
Radiation enteritis
Swollen or enlarged lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels
Ulcers

Changes found on enteroscopy may be signs of disorders and conditions including:

The test may also be performed for lactose intolerance.

Small intestine biopsy

Reviewed last on: 2/29/2008
Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Sidhu R, Sanders DS, Morris AJ, McAlindon ME. Guidelines on small bowel enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy in adults. Gut. 2008;57:125-136.

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