Pyloric stenosis
Pyloric stenosis
Definition
Narrowing of the pyloric lumen caused either by hypertrophy of the surrounding muscles or tissue scarring due to a chronic peptic ulcer.
Also known as gastric outlet obstruction, GOO, pyloric stenosis, pyloric stenosis (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 12639 per MONDO
- DOID 3122 per MONDO
- MESH D011707 per MONDO
- MESH D017219 per MONDO
- NCIT C34966 per MONDO
- SCTID 367403001 per MONDO
- UMLS C0034194 per MONDO
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 |