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INFLAMMATION of the PANCREAS. Pancreatitis is classified as acute unless there are computed tomographic or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic findings of CHRONIC PANCREATITIS (International Symposium on Acute…
Group of malnutrition conditions. Wikidata entity Q1442923; linked MeSH descriptor D008286. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system is abnormally sensitive to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder; autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system…
Sometimes, after eating a large meal or lying down too soon after eating, you might feel acid coming up into your throat. This is called gastroesophageal reflux (GER). It happens when the muscle at the end of your esophagus (the tube…
Azathioprine is a cornerstone of the therapy of Crohn's disease. Unfortunately, infections and malignancies are relatively common adverse effects related to this drug; however, cirrhosis is exceptionally reported as a side effect. We…
Bibliographic record: World journal of gastroenterology (2025 May 21). PMID 40497094. DOI 10.3748/wjg.v31.i19.106406.
A subtype of MICROSCOPIC COLITIS, characterized by chronic watery DIARRHEA of unknown origin, a normal COLONOSCOPY but abnormal histopathology on BIOPSY. Microscopic examination of biopsy samples taken from the COLON show infiltration…
Inflammation of the pancreas. Wikidata entity Q1527888; linked MeSH descriptor D010195. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Crohn's disease is a complex, long-lasting (chronic) disorder that primarily affects the digestive system. This condition involves an abnormal immune response that causes excess inflammation. It most often affects the intestinal…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, and a change in bowel habits. Some people with the disorder have constipation. Some have diarrhea. Others go back…
PurposePatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), whether Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC), have an increased risk of acute pancreatitis. The prognostic value of diagnosing acute idiopathic pancreatitis in patients…
Bibliographic record: Gastroenterology (2020 Aug). PMID 32428507. DOI 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.04.074.
Impairment of bile flow in the large BILE DUCTS by mechanical obstruction or stricture due to benign or malignant processes.
Human disease. Wikidata entity Q1826391; linked MeSH descriptor D005757. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disorder that affects the digestive system. This condition is characterized by abnormal inflammation of the inner surface (epithelium) of the rectum and colon. The rectum and colon make up most of the…
Crohn's disease is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes inflammation in your digestive tract. It can affect any part of your digestive tract, which runs from your mouth to your anus. But it usually affects your small intestine…
BackgroundAcute pancreatitis (AP) and Crohn’s disease (CD) exhibit overlapping clinical presentations and an unexpectedly high rate of comorbidity. Whether this reflects shared genetic susceptibilities remains unclear.MethodsWe…
Bibliographic record: World journal of hepatology (2023 May 27). PMID 37305374. DOI 10.4254/wjh.v15.i5.666.
Abnormal passage communicating with the PANCREAS.
Human disease. Wikidata entity Q18554560; linked MeSH descriptor D001651. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron from the diet. The excess iron is stored in the body's tissues and organs, particularly the skin, heart, liver, pancreas, and joints. Because humans…
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. UC can happen at any age, but it…
AbstractBackgroundEarly diagnosis of acute gallstone pancreatitis severity (GSP) is challenging in clinical practice. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of CT features and radiomics for the early prediction of acute GSP…
Bibliographic record: Gastroenterology (2021 Oct). PMID 34146566. DOI 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.06.024.
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