Somatostatinomas: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Somatostatinomas: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Somatostatinomas occur with an annual incidence of 1 case per 40 million population. More about somatostatinomas. http://bit.ly/dx1Zgu
Internal Medicine Article | Liver Failure
mdlinx.com — “Diagnosis and management of acute liver failure” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Diagnosis and management of acute liver failure: Current Opinion in Gastroenterology http://bit.ly/diBw0E #medicine
Encephalopathy, Hepatic: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Definition Hepatic encephalopathy is a syndrome observed in patients with cirrhosis. Hepatic encephalopathy is defined as a spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver dysfunction, after exclusion of other known brain disease. Hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Hepatic encephalopathy is a syndrome observed in patients with cirrhosis. Learn more about hepatic encephalopathy. http://bit.ly/csoGNV
Gastritis, Acute: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acute gastritis is a term covering a broad spectrum of entities that induce inflammatory changes in the gastric mucosa. The different etiologies share the same general clinical presentation. However, they differ in their unique histologic characteristics. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Acute gastritis is a term covering a broad spectrum of entities that induce inflammatory changes in the gastric mucosa. http://bit.ly/bE8HxK
Hyperbilirubinemia, Conjugated: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bilirubin is a tetrapyrrole created by the normal breakdown of heme. Most bilirubin is produced during the breakdown of hemoglobin and other hemoproteins. Accumulation of bilirubin or its conjugates in body tissues produces jaundice (ie, icterus), ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Elevated conjugated bilirubin levels usually indicate hepatobiliary disease. More on conjugated hyperbilirubinemia. http://bit.ly/cHVPfU
Portal Vein Obstruction: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the English literature, portal vein obstruction was first reported in 1868 by Balfour and Stewart, who described a patient presenting with an enlarged spleen, ascites, and variceal dilatation. The vast majority of cases are due ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Both inherited and genetic disorders can cause portal vein obstruction. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dpt2cb
Protein-Losing Enteropathy: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Protein-losing enteropathy is characterized by the severe loss of serum proteins into the intestine. Normal protein loss in the gastrointestinal tract mainly consists of sloughed enterocytes and pancreatic and biliary secretions. Albumin loss through the gastrointestinal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Protein-losing enteropathy is characterized by the severe loss of serum proteins into the intestine. Learn causes. http://bit.ly/c4Shth
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by intestinal hamartomatous polyps in association with mucocutaneous melanocytic macules. Although the intestinal lesions are hamartomas, patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) have a 15-fold increased risk ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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The cause of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) appears to be a germline mutation of the STK11/LKB1 tumor suppressor gene. http://bit.ly/95pLNc
Ileus: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ileus occurs from hypomotility of the gastrointestinal tract in the absence of mechanical bowel obstruction. Presumably, the muscle of the bowel wall is transiently impaired and fails to transport intestinal contents. This lack of coordinated propulsive ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Ileus occurs from hypomotility of the gastrointestinal tract in the absence of mechanical bowel obstruction. More info http://bit.ly/czlQng
Hepatic Cystadenomas: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hepatic (biliary) cystadenomas are rare multilocular cystic tumors of the liver that are derived from the biliary epithelium and are predominantly located in the right hepatic lobe. These tumors usually involve the hepatic parenchyma (approximately 85% ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Hepatic cystadenomas are rare multilocular cystic tumors of the liver. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/abviJw
Gastric Ulcers: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is one of the most common diseases affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It causes inflammatory injuries in the gastric or duodenal mucosa, with extension beyond the submucosa into the muscularis mucosa. The ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Diagnosing gastric ulcers can be difficult. Learn why, and what can cause and exacerbate gastric ulcers. http://bit.ly/daBYgb
Pancreatic Necrosis and Pancreatic Abscess: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Although there can be overlap in the characterization of infections in the pancreas, recognizing the different terms used in describing this complication of acute pancreatitis is important. A pancreatic abscess (PA) is a collection of pus ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Pancreatic necrosis and pancreatic abscess are two different diagnoses. Learn the similarities and differences. http://bit.ly/d64Z3y
Amebic Hepatic Abscesses: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Amebic liver abscess is the most frequent extraintestinal manifestation of Entamoeba histolytica infection. This infection is caused by the protozoa E histolytica, which ascends the portal venous system. Amebic liver abscess is an important cause of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Amebic liver abscess is the most frequent extraintestinal manifestation of Entamoeba histolytica infection. http://bit.ly/aio07R
Intestinal Radiation Injury: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1897, 2 years after the discovery of x-rays by Roentgen, radiation-induced intestinal injury was first reported. Although toxicity was the limiting factor in the early years, advancements in technology made delivering high doses of radiation ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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X-rays and other forms of radiation can cause intestinal radiation injuries. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9HrAnm
Alcoholic Fatty Liver: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pathologic changes observed in patients with alcohol-induced liver disease can be divided into the following 3 groups: alcoholic fatty liver (simple steatosis), alcoholic hepatitis, and alcohol-related cirrhosis. Alcoholic fatty liver is an early and reversible consequence ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Alcoholic fatty liver is an early and reversible consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. Learn more about AFL. http://bit.ly/bn1b0C
Pancreatitis, Acute: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The pancreas is a gland located in the upper, posterior abdomen and is responsible for insulin production (endocrine pancreas) and the manufacture and secretion of digestive enzymes (exocrine pancreas) leading to carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Acute pancreatitis may occur when factors involved in maintaining cellular homeostasis are out of balance. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ajo7SW
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