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Dilatation

MedGen UID:
41577
Concept ID:
C0012359
Pathologic Function
Synonyms: Dilatation, Pathologic; Dilatation, Pathological; Dilatations, Pathologic; Dilatations, Pathological; Ectasia; Pathologic Dilatation; Pathologic Dilatations; Pathological Dilatation; Pathological Dilatations
SNOMED CT: Dilatation (25322007); Ectasia (25322007); Dilation (25322007); Distention (25322007); Distension (25322007)

Definition

A pathophysiological process characterized by the dilatation or expansion of a hollow, tubular tissue or organ. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVDilatation

Professional guidelines

PubMed

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Prognosis

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Recent systematic reviews

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