Lymphocytic colitis
ICD-10 Code
K52.832
Lymphocytic colitis
Definition
Microscopic colitis characterized by the accumulation of lymphocytes in the colonic epithelium and lamina propria. Patients present with chronic watery diarrhea. Colonoscopy reveals normal colonic mucosa. The diagnosis is made with the microscopic examination of the colonic biopsy samples.
Also identified as
- DOID 0060184 per MONDO
- ICD10CM K52.832 per MONDO
- ICD9 558.9 per MONDO
- MESH D046730 per MONDO
- NCIT C27147 per MONDO
- Orphanet 65279 per MONDO
- SCTID 31437008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0400822 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 |
| Colon | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Colon | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Large intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |