Medical terminology Gastroenterology
Cholecystolithiasis
Presence or formation of GALLSTONES in the GALLBLADDER.
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cholecystolithiasis
Human disease. Wikidata entity Q18554018; linked MeSH descriptor D041761. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Genetics reference Gastroenterology
Hereditary pancreatitis
Hereditary pancreatitis is a genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food, and it also produces insulin, a hormone that…
Health topic Gastroenterology
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a chronic (long-term) digestive and immune disorder that damages your small intestine. The damage may prevent your body from absorbing vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from the food you eat. This can lead to…
Open-access article Gastroenterology
Risk Factors for Symptomatic Gallstone Disease and Gallstone Formation After Bariatric Surgery
PurposePatients who undergo bariatric surgery are at risk for developing cholesterol gallstones. We aimed to identify risk factors that are associated with symptomatic gallstone disease and gallstone formation after bariatric…
Literature reference Gastroenterology
Gallstone Disease in Cirrhosis-Pathogenesis and Management.
Bibliographic record: Journal of clinical and experimental hepatology (2022). PMID 35535063. DOI 10.1016/j.jceh.2021.09.011.
Medical terminology Gastroenterology
Gastritis, Atrophic
GASTRITIS with atrophy of the GASTRIC MUCOSA, the GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS, and the mucosal glands leading to ACHLORHYDRIA. Atrophic gastritis usually progresses from chronic gastritis.
Medical entity reference Gastroenterology
liver neoplasm
Human disease. Wikidata entity Q18558073; linked MeSH descriptor D008113. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Genetics reference Gastroenterology
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a condition that makes it difficult to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and several other dairy products. Lactose is normally broken down by an enzyme called lactase, which is produced by cells in the…
Health topic Gastroenterology
Peptic Ulcer
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain: • Starts between meals or during the night • Briefly stops…
Open-access article Gastroenterology
Outcomes of Early Versus Delayed Cholecystectomy in Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the exocrine pancreas that can cause severe abdominal pain, pancreatic necrosis, and prolonged organ failure, most commonly caused by gallstones and alcohol use. This study aims to…
Literature reference Gastroenterology
Management of Gallstone Pancreatitis: A Review.
Bibliographic record: JAMA surgery (2024 Jul 01). PMID 38691369. DOI 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.8111.
Medical terminology Gastroenterology
Meckel Diverticulum
A congenital abnormality characterized by the outpouching or sac formation in the ILEUM. It is a remnant of the embryonic YOLK SAC in which the VITELLINE DUCT failed to close.
Medical entity reference Gastroenterology
peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen. Wikidata entity Q223102; linked MeSH descriptor D010538. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Genetics reference Gastroenterology
Wilson disease
Wilson disease is an inherited disorder in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body, particularly in the liver, brain, and eyes. The signs and symptoms of Wilson disease usually first appear between the ages of 6 and…
Health topic Gastroenterology
Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the…
Open-access article Gastroenterology
Pancreatitis Manifestation and Mimicking Gallstone Symptoms Caused by Fasciola Hepatica: A Case Report
Fasciola hepatica is a parasitic trematode that infects humans, typically through the consumption of contaminated water or raw vegetables. The infection progresses through acute and chronic phases, with the latter often presenting as…
Literature reference Gastroenterology
Helicobacter pylori Infection and Eradication in Relation to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Bibliographic record: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2025 Oct). PMID 40662427. DOI 10.1111/jgh.70009.
Medical terminology Gastroenterology
Hepatitis B
INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by a member of the ORTHOHEPADNAVIRUS genus, HEPATITIS B VIRUS. It is primarily transmitted by parenteral exposure, such as transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, but can also be…
Medical entity reference Gastroenterology
Meckel's diverticulum
Congenital disorder of digestive system. Wikidata entity Q388628; linked MeSH descriptor D008467. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Genetics reference Gastroenterology
Alagille syndrome
Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder that can affect the liver, heart, and other parts of the body. One of the major features of Alagille syndrome is liver damage caused by abnormalities in the bile ducts. These ducts carry bile…
Health topic Gastroenterology
Gallstones
Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under your liver. It stores bile, a fluid made by your liver to digest fat. As your stomach and intestines digest food, your gallbladder releases bile through a tube called the common bile duct.…
Open-access article Gastroenterology
Gallbladder Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) Lymphoma With Gallstone Pancreatitis and Prostate Cancer
Primary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the gallbladder is an extremely rare disease. We describe a case of a 79-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C-related cirrhosis presenting with acute epigastric pain and…
Literature reference Gastroenterology
Helicobacter pylori and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Bibliographic record: Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica (2020 Sep). PMID 32724031. DOI 10.23736/S1121-421X.20.02671-9.
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