Megacolon, Toxic

An acute form of MEGACOLON, severe pathological dilatation of the COLON. It is associated with clinical conditions such as ULCERATIVE COLITIS; CROHN DISEASE; AMEBIC DYSENTERY; or CLOSTRIDIUM ENTEROCOLITIS.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)(1964-1966)

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Tree Number(s): C06.405.469.158.701.591

MeSH Unique ID: D008532

Entry Terms:

• Toxic Megacolon

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Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Colonic Diseases
Megacolon
Megacolon, Toxic