Table 2 Histopathological scoring system of small intestine tissues

From: Curcumin alleviates visceral adiposity via inhibiting GIP release from hypoxic intestinal damage in MASH rats

Severity of inflammation

Extent of inflammation

Epithelial change

Mucosal architecture

score

None

None

None

None

0

Mild

Mucosa

  

1

Mild

Mucosa and submucosa

  

2

Moderate

Mucosa and submucosa

Mild hyperplasia

Mild villous blunting

3

Severe

Mucosa, submucosa and transmural

marked hyperplasia

Villous blunting

4