Video Capsule Endoscopy and Histology for Small-Bowel Mucosa Evaluation: A Comparison Performed by Blinded Observers  Federico Biagi, Emanuele Rondonotti, Jonia Campanella, Federica Villa, Paola Ilaria Bianchi, Catherine Klersy, Roberto De Franchis, Gino Roberto Corazza  Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology  Volume 4, Issue 8, Pages 998-1003 (August 2006) DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2006.04.004 Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 VCE normal mucosa presents a velvety appearance and recognizable villi. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006 4, 998-1003DOI: (10.1016/j.cgh.2006.04.004) Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 VCE atrophic mucosa is smooth and has reticular furrows. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006 4, 998-1003DOI: (10.1016/j.cgh.2006.04.004) Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 VCE hypotrophic mucosa shows an intermediate pattern between normal and atrophic mucosa. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006 4, 998-1003DOI: (10.1016/j.cgh.2006.04.004) Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 4 Duodenal biopsy specimen from patient 30 who was misdiagnosed by both observers 1 and 3. Histology showed a patchy lesion with almost architecturally normal villi adjacent to a flat mucosa. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006 4, 998-1003DOI: (10.1016/j.cgh.2006.04.004) Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions