erosion

Erosive gastritis

What is erosive gastritis? Erosive gastritis is a type of injury inside the stomach. It results in a loss of specialized epithelial cells that normally form a barrier on the inside surface of the stomach. What are the symptoms of erosive gastritis? Symptoms of erosive gastritis include abdominal pain, bloating, decreased appetite, and black stools. …
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Erosion

In pathology, erosion refers to the superficial loss of epithelial tissue, specifically the epithelium that covers the surfaces or lines the cavities of organs. Unlike ulcers, erosions do not extend into the underlying submucosa or subcutaneous tissues; they are confined to the loss of the epithelial layer only. This distinction is crucial for understanding the …
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