Table 2

Pathological features of small intestine adenocarcinoma in the coeliac disease patient population

Case NoDepth of penetrationNodal involvementDistant metastasisHistological featuresHistological findings consistent with CD
4Through serosaPositiveNoneWell differentiatedSubtotal villous atrophy
5Through serosaNegativeNonePoorly differentiated; signet ringPartial villous atrophy
6Through serosaNegativeNoneModerate-poor differentiation;Partial villous atrophy
7Through serosaPositiveNoneModerate differentiation; mucinous; villous adenoma with severe atypiaSubtotal villous atrophy