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Pathology

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Failure of the smooth muscle of the alimentary canal to relax. Achalasia
Inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis
Peptic ulcer of the lower Esophagus, often with stricture. Barrett's Esophagus
Mass in the stomach formed by material that does not pass into the intestine. Bezoar
Malignant new growth composed of epithelial cells. Carcinoma
Inflammation of the colon. Colitis
Inflammation of diverticula in the alimentary canal. Diverticulitis
Pouch created by the herniation of the mucous membrane through the muscular coat. Diverticulum
Enlarged tortuous veins of the lower Esophagus, resulting from portal hypertension. Esophageal Varices
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Gastritis
Backwards flow of the stomach contents into the Esophagus. Gastroesophageal Reflux
Protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm. Hiatal Hernia
Absence of parasympathetic ganglia, usually in the distal colon, resulting in the absence of peristalsis. Hirschsprung's or Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon
Failure of bowel peristalsis. Ileus
Protrusion of the bowel into the groin. Inguinal Hernia
Prolapse of a portion of the bowel into the lumen of an adjacent part. Intussusception
Disorder in which subnormal absorption of dietary constituents occurs. Malabsorption Syndrome
Malabsorption disease caused by a mucosal defect in the jejunum. Celiac Disease or Sprue
Diverticulum of the distal ileum, similar to the appendix. Meckel's Diverticulum
Growth or mass protruding from a mucous membrane. Polyp
Narrowing of the pyloric canal causing obstruction. Pyloric Stenosis
Inflammatory bowel disease, most commonly involving the distal ileum. Regional Enteritis or Crohn's
Depressed lesion on the surface of the alimentary canal. Ulcer
Recurrent disorder causing inflammatory ulceration in the colon. Recurrent disorder causing inflammatory ulceration in the colon. Ulcerative Colitis
Twisting of a bowel loop on itself. Volvulus
Diverticulum located just above the cardiac portion of the stomach Zenker's Diverticulum
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