115A Peptic Ulceration (low)
The superficial layer of the ulcer contains necrotic debris, beneath which there is a nonspecific inflammatory infiltrate with predominantly neutrophils. In the deeper layer granulation tissue is present with mononuclear cells and collagenous scar. The layers are not sharply demarcated.
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