Table 1

 Details of the histological scoring system

ScoreSurface ulceration
    10Present
    0Absent
Acute inflammatory infiltrate
    Lamina propria
        0No polymorphs
        1Mild infiltrate
        2Moderate infiltrate
        3Severe infiltrate
    Submucosa
        0No polymorphs
        1Mild infiltrate
        2Moderate infiltrate
        3Severe infiltrate