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Colitis, Collagenous  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A subtype of MICROSCOPIC COLITIS, characterized by chronic watery DIARRHEA of unknown origin, a normal COLONOSCOPY but abnormal histopathology on BIOPSY. Microscopic examination of biopsy samples taken from the COLON show larger-than-normal band of subepithelial COLLAGEN.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Collagenous Colitis

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SR1DJ935-J

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