Score

Appearance

Lamina propria of simple folds

1

Thin and delicate core of connective tissue in all simple folds.

2

Lamina propria slightly more distinct and robust in some of the folds.

3

Clear increase in lamina propria in most of simple folds.

4

Thick lamina propria in many folds.

5

Very thick lamina propria in many folds.

Connective tissue between base of folds and stratum compactum

1

Very thin layer of connective tissue between base of folds and stratum compactum.

2

Slightly increased amount of connective tissue beneath some of mucosal folds.

3

Clear increase of connective tissue beneath most of the mucosal folds.

4

Thick layer of connective tissue beneath many folds.

5

Extremely thick layer of connective tissue beneath some of the folds.

Vacuoles

1

Large vacuoles absent.

2

Very few large vacuoles present.

3

Increased number of large vacuoles.

4

Large vacuoles are numerous.

5

Large vacuoles are abundant in present in most epithelial cells.