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ENTEROPATHY [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Bowels
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- non-celiac gluten sensitivity
1, record 1, English, non%2Dceliac%20gluten%20sensitivity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NCGS 2, record 1, English, NCGS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- non-cœliac gluten sensitivity 3, record 1, English, non%2Dc%26oelig%3Bliac%20gluten%20sensitivity
correct
- NCGS 3, record 1, English, NCGS
correct
- NCGS 3, record 1, English, NCGS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition that occurs in individuals who are unable to tolerate gluten and experience symptoms similar to those associated with celiac disease. 4, record 1, English, - non%2Dceliac%20gluten%20sensitivity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NCGS is a condition in which gluten ingestion leads to morphological or symptomatic manifestations despite the absence of CD [celiac disease]. As opposed to CD, NCGS may show signs of an activated innate immune response but without the enteropathy, elevations in... antibodies and increased mucosal permeability characteristic of CD. 2, record 1, English, - non%2Dceliac%20gluten%20sensitivity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Intestins
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sensibilité au gluten non cœliaque
1, record 1, French, sensibilit%C3%A9%20au%20gluten%20non%20c%26oelig%3Bliaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SGNC 1, record 1, French, SGNC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sensibilité au gluten non cœliaque (SGNC) se manifeste par des symptômes qui apparaissent peu de temps après l'ingestion de gluten et qui disparaissent suite au retrait du gluten de l'alimentation. Elle se caractérise par des problèmes intestinaux et extra-intestinaux semblables à ceux qui sont observés dans les cas de maladie cœliaque et de syndrome du côlon irritable. 1, record 1, French, - sensibilit%C3%A9%20au%20gluten%20non%20c%26oelig%3Bliaque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Bowels
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- celiac disease
1, record 2, English, celiac%20disease
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CD 2, record 2, English, CD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cœliac disease 3, record 2, English, c%26oelig%3Bliac%20disease
correct
- CD 3, record 2, English, CD
correct
- CD 3, record 2, English, CD
- gluten-sensitive enteropathy 4, record 2, English, gluten%2Dsensitive%20enteropathy
correct
- GSE 4, record 2, English, GSE
correct
- GSE 4, record 2, English, GSE
- celiac sprue 5, record 2, English, celiac%20sprue
correct
- gluten enteropathy 6, record 2, English, gluten%20enteropathy
correct
- celiac enteropathy 2, record 2, English, celiac%20enteropathy
correct
- nontropical sprue 7, record 2, English, nontropical%20sprue
obsolete
- idiopathic steatorrhea 4, record 2, English, idiopathic%20steatorrhea
obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A chronic autoimmune intestinal] disease occurring in children and adults characterized by sensitivity to gluten (a natural protein found in many grains), with chronic inflammation and atrophy of the mucosa of the upper small intestine. 6, record 2, English, - celiac%20disease
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In celiac disease, the body’s immune system responds abnormally to gluten, resulting in inflammation and damage to the lining of the small intestine and reduced absorption of iron, calcium, vitamins A, D, E, K and folate. 8, record 2, English, - celiac%20disease
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the term "gluten-related disorders," that designates the disorders resulting from the ingestion of gluten. Celiac disease is the most severe form of gluten-related disorders. 9, record 2, English, - celiac%20disease
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cœliac enteropathy
- cœliac sprue
- non-tropical sprue
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Intestins
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maladie cœliaque
1, record 2, French, maladie%20c%26oelig%3Bliaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MC 2, record 2, French, MC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- entéropathie au gluten 3, record 2, French, ent%C3%A9ropathie%20au%20gluten
correct, feminine noun
- sprue cœliaque 4, record 2, French, sprue%20c%26oelig%3Bliaque
correct, feminine noun
- sprue non tropicale 5, record 2, French, sprue%20non%20tropicale
feminine noun, obsolete
- stéatorrhée idiopathique 6, record 2, French, st%C3%A9atorrh%C3%A9e%20idiopathique
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie [chronique auto-immune survenant chez les adultes et les enfants,] caractérisée par une atrophie des villosités de la muqueuse de l'intestin grêle et [causée] par l'absorption de gluten (protéine présente dans le blé, le seigle et l'orge). 7, record 2, French, - maladie%20c%26oelig%3Bliaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En présence de maladie cœliaque, la réaction du système immunitaire au gluten est anormale, ce qui déclenche l'inflammation et endommage la paroi de l'intestin grêle tout en réduisant l'absorption du fer, du calcium, des vitamines A, D, E et K ainsi que de l'acide folique. 2, record 2, French, - maladie%20c%26oelig%3Bliaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le terme «troubles liés au gluten» qui désigne les troubles causés par l'ingestion de gluten. La maladie cœliaque est la forme la plus grave des troubles liés au gluten. 8, record 2, French, - maladie%20c%26oelig%3Bliaque
Record 2, Key term(s)
- maladie céliaque
- sprue céliaque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Intestinos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad celíaca
1, record 2, Spanish, enfermedad%20cel%C3%ADaca
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- enteropatía por gluten 1, record 2, Spanish, enteropat%C3%ADa%20por%20gluten
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Digestive Tract
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gastrointestinal cramping pain
1, record 3, English, gastrointestinal%20cramping%20pain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whipple’s disease is rare; it occurs most commonly in middle-aged men and is characterized by gastrointestinal cramping pain, diarrhea, and occult blood loss (80%); arthralgias (65%-90%); weight loss (60%); hypotension (63%); lymphadenopathy (52%); and various atypical symptoms, including spondylitis. 1, record 3, English, - gastrointestinal%20cramping%20pain
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Schönlein-Henoch Purpura.... Gastrointestinal lesions may cause severe cramping, abdominal pain, intussusception, hemorrhage, protein-losing enteropathy, or rarely, perforation. 2, record 3, English, - gastrointestinal%20cramping%20pain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil digestif
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gastralgie
1, record 3, French, gastralgie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur localisée à l'épigastre, s'accompagnant ou non de troubles digestifs. Ces douleurs prennent souvent le caractère de crampes. 2, record 3, French, - gastralgie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Purpura rhumatoïde. [...] Les manifestations gastro-intestinales (dues à un purpura muqueux) sont en général bénignes : douleurs abdominales isolées ou accompagnées d'un léger méléna. Elles sont rarement sévères : gastralgie vomissements, douleurs abdominales vives avec arrêt des matières et des gaz, contracture pariétale, méléna abondant, invagination intestinale pouvant obliger à une intervention chirurgicale. 3, record 3, French, - gastralgie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Aparato digestivo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- gastralgia
1, record 3, Spanish, gastralgia
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- enteropathy 1, record 4, English, enteropathy
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- entéropathie
1, record 4, French, ent%C3%A9ropathie
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato digestivo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- enteropatía
1, record 4, Spanish, enteropat%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término general para las enfermedades intestinales. 1, record 4, Spanish, - enteropat%C3%ADa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-07-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Crosby-Kugler capsule
1, record 5, English, Crosby%2DKugler%20capsule
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Crosby capsule 1, record 5, English, Crosby%20capsule
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used for obtaining small bowel mucosa biopsies needed for the diagnosis of gluten enteropathy. 1, record 5, English, - Crosby%2DKugler%20capsule
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capsule de Crosby
1, record 5, French, capsule%20de%20Crosby
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biopsie de l'intestin grêle [...]. Dans de rares cas, si le diagnostic reste incertain, il peut être nécessaire de pratiquer une biopsie perorale d'un plus grand spécimen de la muqueuse au niveau de la jonction duodéno-jéjunale en utilisant une sonde de Rubin ou la capsule de Crosby 1, record 5, French, - capsule%20de%20Crosby
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- late protein
1, record 6, English, late%20protein
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eleven of the patients had a staged approach involving a previous bi-directional Glenn shunt. There were no hospital deaths, but there were important complications, particularly prolonged chest drainage, in 5 patients. The follow up is short at 6-54 months, but all patients are in sinus rhythm and all but one are in NYHA class I at review. Seven patients have been restudied by cardiac catheterisation and no gradients were identified. One patient developed late Protein Losing Enteropathy. 1, record 6, English, - late%20protein
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- protéine exprimée tardivement
1, record 6, French, prot%C3%A9ine%20exprim%C3%A9e%20tardivement
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- protéine tardive 1, record 6, French, prot%C3%A9ine%20tardive
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le génome complexe est divisé en deux régions superposées, codant des protéines exprimées précocement (early) ou tardivement (late) au cours du cycle réplicatif. 1, record 6, French, - prot%C3%A9ine%20exprim%C3%A9e%20tardivement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-02-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- protein-losing immunodeficiency 1, record 7, English, protein%2Dlosing%20immunodeficiency
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loss of serum proteins leading to secondary antibody deficiency with striking degrees of hypogammaglobulinemia. This can be due to loss through kidney(nephrotic syndrome), skin(severe burns or dermatitis), or GI tract(protein-losing enteropathy, intestinal lymphangiectasia). 1, record 7, English, - protein%2Dlosing%20immunodeficiency
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déficit immunitaire par perte protéique
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9ficit%20immunitaire%20par%20perte%20prot%C3%A9ique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte de protéines sériques conduisant à un déficit secondaire en anticorps avec des niveaux importants d'hypogammaglobulinémie. Ceci peut être dû à une perte rénale (syndrome néphrotique), cutanée (brûlures graves ou dermatose), ou digestive (entéropathie exsudative, lymphangiectasie intestinale). 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9ficit%20immunitaire%20par%20perte%20prot%C3%A9ique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-08-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hemorrhagic enteropathy virus
1, record 8, English, hemorrhagic%20enteropathy%20virus
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- HEV 1, record 8, English, HEV
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- haemorrhagic enteropathy virus 1, record 8, English, haemorrhagic%20enteropathy%20virus
correct
- HEV 1, record 8, English, HEV
correct
- HEV 1, record 8, English, HEV
- porcine hemorrhagic enteropathy virus 2, record 8, English, porcine%20hemorrhagic%20enteropathy%20virus
correct
- porcine haemorrhagic enteropathy virus 2, record 8, English, porcine%20haemorrhagic%20enteropathy%20virus
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- virus de l'entérite hémorragique du porc
1, record 8, French, virus%20de%20l%27ent%C3%A9rite%20h%C3%A9morragique%20du%20porc
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ENTERITE HEMORRAGIQUE DU PORC. Syndrome hémorragique, avec nécrose, très fréquent chez le porc à l'engrais (..) 2, record 8, French, - virus%20de%20l%27ent%C3%A9rite%20h%C3%A9morragique%20du%20porc
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-08-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- porcine haemorrhagic enteropathy
1, record 9, English, porcine%20haemorrhagic%20enteropathy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- porcine hemorrhagic enteropathy 2, record 9, English, porcine%20hemorrhagic%20enteropathy
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acute or peracute disease of young pigs, characterized by anaemia and dysentery, and a proliferative, haemorrhagic lesion in the terminal ileum and proximal colon, and a high death rate. 1, record 9, English, - porcine%20haemorrhagic%20enteropathy
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cause is obscure but the disease is related aetiologically and pathologically to several enteropathogen a microorganism which causes disease of the intestine. 1, record 9, English, - porcine%20haemorrhagic%20enteropathy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- entérite hémorragique du porc
1, record 9, French, ent%C3%A9rite%20h%C3%A9morragique%20du%20porc
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Syndrome hémorragique, avec nécrose, très fréquent chez le porc à l'engrais; il serait dû à l'épuisement en divers facteurs de l'hémostase, à la suite d'une coagulation vasculaire disséminée. 1, record 9, French, - ent%C3%A9rite%20h%C3%A9morragique%20du%20porc
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-09-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- exudative enteropathy syndrome 1, record 10, English, exudative%20enteropathy%20syndrome
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- entéropathie exsudative 1, record 10, French, ent%C3%A9ropathie%20exsudative
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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