Gastric cancer is defined by the malignant proliferation of surface epithelial cells (adenocarcinoma). This is the most common type of…
This term refers to both gastric and duodenal ulcer disease. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is characterized by a defect in…
Gastritis is acid damage to stomach mucosa leading to transient inflammation because there is breach in epithelium of the mucosa…
Mallory Weiss Tear is a longitudinal laceration tear that can affect mucosa only, typically occurring at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ)…
Esophagitis is a generic term used to describe inflammation of the esophagus. There are several types based on etiology. These…
Varices are dilated tortuous mucosa or submucosa veins that most commonly develop in the lower esophagus and Proximal Stomach. It…
Most of the esophageal cancers are squamous cell (SCC) or adenocarcinomas. Worldwide, the most common cause of esophageal cancer is…
Barrett's Esophagus is a complication of GERD. It has to do with metaplasia of lower esophagus mucosa from stratified squamous…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as a condition that develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms…
Dyspepsia is also commonly known as indigestion. It is a common symptom with extensive differential diagnosis and pathophysiology. Can be…