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Abnormal gastrointestinal tract morphology

MedGen UID:
866726
•Concept ID:
C4021073
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Abnormal shape of the digestive system; Morphological abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract; Morphological abnormality of the GI tract; Morphological anomaly of the digestive system
 
HPO: HP:0012718

Definition

Abnormal structure of the gastrointestinal tract. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbnormal gastrointestinal tract morphology

Professional guidelines

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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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