Pathologic Conditions

Condition Description

dental caries tooth decay

inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and
periodontal disease
surrounding bone
esophageal cancer malignant tumor of esophagus

esophageal varices swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus

gastric cancer malignant tumor of the stomach

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach
protrusion of an organ or part through the tissues and muscles
hernia
normally containing it
colonic polyps polyps protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon

colorectal cancer adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum, or both

Crohn Disease chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract

diverticulosis abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon

hemorrhoids swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region

inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) inflammation of the colon and small intestine

intussusception telescoping of the intestines

group of GI symptoms but without defined abnormalities in
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
the intestines
ulcerative colitis chronic inflammation of the color with presence of ulcers

volvulus twisting of the intestine on itself

cholelithiasis gallstones in the gallbladder

cirrhosis chronic degenerative disease of the liver

hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) liver cancer

pancreatic cancer malignant tumor of pancreas

pancreatitis inflammation of the pancreas

viral hepatitis inflammation of the liver caused by a virus