Gastric Cancer

9 years ago

Gastric cancer is defined by the malignant proliferation of surface epithelial cells (adenocarcinoma). This is the most common type of…

Peptic Ulcer Disease

9 years ago

This term refers to both gastric and duodenal ulcer disease. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is characterized by a defect in…

Gastritis

9 years ago

Gastritis is acid damage to stomach mucosa leading to transient inflammation because there is breach in epithelium of the mucosa…

Mallory Weiss Tear

9 years ago

Mallory Weiss Tear is a longitudinal laceration tear that can affect mucosa only, typically occurring at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ)…

Esophagitis

9 years ago

Esophagitis is a generic term used to describe inflammation of the esophagus. There are several types based on etiology. These…

Esophageal Varices

9 years ago

Varices are dilated tortuous mucosa or submucosa veins that most commonly develop in the lower esophagus and Proximal Stomach. It…

Esophageal Cancer

9 years ago

Most of the esophageal cancers are squamous cell (SCC) or adenocarcinomas. Worldwide, the most common cause of esophageal cancer is…

Barrett’s Esophagus

9 years ago

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)

9 years ago

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as a condition that develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms…

Dyspepsia

9 years ago

Dyspepsia is also commonly known as indigestion. It is a common symptom with extensive differential diagnosis and pathophysiology. Can be…