Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

ICD-10 Code Q40.0

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Definition

An abnormality characterized by thickening of the muscle in the wall of the pylorus. It results in the narrowing of the pyloric channel. The overlying mucosa may appear hypertrophic as well. Clinical signs and symptoms appear early in life and include projectile vomiting and dehydration.

Also known as congenital constriction of the pylorus, congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, congenital Hypertrophy of the pylorus, congenital pyloric stenosis, congenital stricture of the pylorus, IHPS, infantile constriction of the pylorus, infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, infantile Hypertrophy of the pylorus, infantile pyloric stenosis, infantile stricture of the pylorus, pyloric stenosis, infantile — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Stomach Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Stomach Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0