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Description of the number of FFPE (formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded) samples by location and by disease group
| Location of FFPE samples | Microscopic colitis | Controls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ileum | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Right colon | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Left colon | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Cecum | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Ascending/transverse colon | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| Descending/sigmoid colon | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| Rectum | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| Total | 99 | 73 | 169 |
