Duodenitis
Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.[1]
| Duodenitis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Duodenum(marked) | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology  |
Causes
Known causes of duodenitis include:[2]
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Coeliac disease
- Bacterial infection
- Viral infection
- NSAIDs
- Autoimmune diseases (i.e. Crohn's disease)
- Duodenal lymphocytosis
- Idiopathic
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is generally made by endoscopy with biopsy to evaluate histology. Review of symptoms and associated conditions is important.
Treatment
Treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection. Helicobacter pylori infection is usually treated with antibiotics.
References
- Healthline. "Gastritis/duodenitis". Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- Serra S, Jani PA (2006). "An approach to duodenal biopsies". J. Clin. Pathol. 59 (11): 1133–50. doi:10.1136/jcp.2005.031260. PMC 1860495. PMID 16679353.
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