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Intussusception

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An abnormality of the intestine in which part of the intestine invaginates (telescopes) into another part of the intestine. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • UMLS:C0021933
  • MEDDRA:10022863 (Intussusception)
  • MSH:D007443
  • SNOMEDCT_US:49723003
  • SNOMEDCT_US:35327006
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comment

Intussusception can lead to intestinal obstruction as well as to the interruption of the blood supply to the intestine. It can affect small or large bowel.

definition

An abnormality of the intestine in which part of the intestine invaginates (telescopes) into another part of the intestine.

id

HP:0002576

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