in which the duodenum responds to arriving chyme and moderates gastric activity through hormones and nervous reflexes. The duodenum initially enhances gastric secretion, but soon inhibits it. Stretching of the duodenum accentuates vagal reflexes that stimulate the stomach, and peptides and amino acids in the chyme stimulate G cells of the duodenum to secrete more gastrin, which further stimulates ... in the duodenum trigger the enterogastric reflex the duodenum sends inhibitory signals to the stomach ... sphincter contracts tightly to limit the admission of more chyme into the duodenum. This gives the duodenum time to work on the chyme it has already received before being loaded with more. ref ... more details
Interventions infobox Name Gastrectomy Image Illu stomach.jpg Caption Diagram of the stomach, showing the different regions. ICD10 ICD9 ICD9proc 43.5 ICD9proc 43.9 MeshID D005743 OtherCodes A gastrectomy is a partial or full surgical removal of the stomach . Indications Gastrectomies are performed to treat cancer and perforations of the stomach wall. In severe duodenal ulcers it may be necessary to remove the lower portion of the stomach called the pylorus and the upper portion of the small intestine called the duodenum . If there is a sufficient portion of the upper duodenum remaining a Billroth I procedure is performed, where the remaining portion of the stomach is reattached to the duodenum before the bile duct and the duct of the pancreas . If the stomach cannot be reattached to the duodenum a Billroth II is performed, where the remaining portion of the duodenum is sealed off, a hole is cut into the next section of the small intestine called the jejunum and the stomach is reattached at this hole. As the pylorus is used to grind food and slowly release the food into the small intestine, removal of the pylorus can cause food to move into the small intestine faster than normal, leading to gastric dumping syndrome . Polya s operation A type of posterior gastroenterostomy which is a modification of the Billroth II operation. Resection of 2 3 of the stomach with blind closure of the duodenal stump and retrocolic anastomosis of the full circumference of the open stomach to jejunum Post operative effects The most obvious effect of the removal of the stomach is the loss of a storage place for food while it is being digested. Since only a small amount of food can be allowed into the small intestine at a time, the patient will have to eat small amounts of food regularly in order to prevent gastric dumping syndrome . Another major effect is the loss of the intrinsic factor secreting parietal cells in the stomach lining. Intrinsic factor is essential for the uptake of Vitami ... more details
Distinguish2 the Duodenal cap also known as the Duodenal Ampulla, the first part of the duodenum Infobox Anatomy Name Ampulla of Vater Latin Ampulla hepatopancreatica, ampulla Vaterii GraySubject 250 GrayPage 1199 Image Biliary system new.svg Caption A diagram of the Biliary system . Note that the ampulla of Vater is behind the Major duodenal papilla . Image2 Ampulla endo.jpg Width 200px Caption2 The Major duodenal papilla , seen on duodenoscopy at the time of ERCP . This is the protrusion of the ampulla of Vater into the duodenum. System Precursor MeshName Ampulla of Vater MeshNumber A03.159.183.079.300.950 DorlandsPre a 32 DorlandsSuf 12127886 Bile ducts and pancreas The ampulla of Vater , also known as the lang la hepatopancreatic ampulla , is formed by the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct . The ampulla is specifically located at the major duodenal papilla . The ampulla of Vater is an important landmark, halfway along the second part of the duodenum , that marks the anatomical transition from foregut to midgut and hence the point where the celiac trunk stops supplying the gut and the superior mesenteric artery takes over . Function Various smooth muscle sphincter s regulate the flow of bile and pancreatic juice through the ampulla the sphincter of the pancreatic duct , the sphincter of the bile duct , and the hepatopancreatic sphincter Sphincter of Oddi . The sphincter of Oddi controls the introduction of bile and pancreatic secretions into the duodenum, as well as preventing the entry of duodenal contents into the ampulla. Related disorders Pancreatitis can result from a failure of pancreatic secretions to drain properly. One possible cause of impaired drainage of pancreatic juice is blockage of the hepatopancreatic ampulla. A common culprit to cause blockage is a gallstone in the common bile duct . Eponym The eponymical term ampulla of Vater is named ... substances such as sodium hydrogencarbonate and digestive enzymes to the duodenum. The bile from ... more details
Infobox disease Name Annular pancreas Image Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD10 Q 45 1 q 38 ICD9 ICD9 751.7 ICDO OMIM 167750 MedlinePlus 001142 eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID Annular pancreas is a rare condition in which the second part of the duodenum is surrounded by a ring of pancreas pancreatic tissue continuous with the head of the pancreas . This portion of the pancreas can constrict the duodenum and block or impair the flow of food to the rest of the intestine s. It is estimated to occur in 1 out of 12,000 to 15,000 newborns. ref name pmid16254852 cite journal author Lainakis N title Annular pancreas in two consecutive siblings an extremely rare case journal European Journal of Pediatric Surgery volume 15 issue 5 pages 364 8 year 2005 pmid 16254852 doi 10.1055 s 2005 865838 author separator , author2 Antypas S author3 Panagidis A display authors 3 last4 Alexandrou first4 I. last5 Kambouri first5 K. last6 Kyriazis first6 C. last7 Dolatzas first7 T. ref The ambiguity arises from the fact that not all cases are symptomatic. ref name pmid165579 cite journal author Ravitch, MM. title The pancreas in infants and children journal Surg Clin North Am year 1975 volume 55 page 377 pmid 165579 issue 2 pages 377 85 ref Causes It is typically associated with abnormal embryological development, however adult cases can develop. It can result from growth of a bifid ventral pancreatic bud around the duodenum, where the parts of the bifid ventral bud fuse with the dorsal bud, forming a pancreatic ring. It can also result if the ventral pancreatic bud fails to fully rotate, so it remains on the right or if the dorsal bud rotates in the wrong direction, such that the duodenum is surrounded by pancreatic tissue. Blockage of the duodenum develops if inflammation pancreatitis develops in the anular pancreas. Presentation Early signs of abnormality include polyhydramnios an excess of amniotic fluid , low birth weight , and feeding intolerance immediately after birth. Diagnosis Postna ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Duodenal bulb Latin pars superior duodeni, bulbus duodeni GraySubject 248 GrayPage 1169 Image Gray1050.png Caption Interior of the stomach . There is no label for Duodenal bulb , but the portion of the duodenum labeled at upper left is the duodenal bulb. Image2 Caption2 System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre b 26 DorlandsSuf 12199996 The duodenal bulb is the portion of the duodenum which is closest to the stomach . It normally has a length of about 5 centimeters. The duodenal bulb begins at the pylorus and ends at the neck of the gallbladder . ref cite web url http www.gastrolab.net d1g004.htm title Normal Findings in Endoscopy Bulbus Duodeni publisher GASTROLAB ref It is located anterior to the liver and the gallbladder, and superior to the pancreatic head. The gastroduodenal artery, portal vein, and common bile duct lie just behind it. The distal part of the bulb is located retroperitoneally. It abuts the Pyloric sphincter . The duodenal bulb is the place where duodenal ulcers occur. Duodenal ulcers are more common than gastric ulcers and, unlike gastric ulcers, are caused by increased gastric acid secretion. Duodenal ulcers are commonly located anteriorly, and rarely posteriorly. Anterior ulcers can be complicated by perforation, while the posterior ones bleed. The reason for that is explained by their location. The peritoneal or abdominal cavity is located anterior to the duodenum. Therefore, if the ulcer grows deep enough, it will perforate whereas if a posterior ulcer grows deep enough, it will perforate the gastroduodenal artery and bleed. Notes reflist External links http medicine.iupui.edu ercp digestive system anatomy.asp Diagram look for figure 2, item 5 LoyolaMedEd Radio curriculum GI sandy44a.jpg http www.gastrolab.net d1g004.htm Images at gastrolab.net Category Digestive system digestive stub ... more details
Infobox disease Name Cushing ulcer Image Caption DiseasesDB 3259 ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID A Cushing ulcer is a gastric ulcer produced by elevated intracranial pressure . It is also called von Carl Freiherr von Rokitansky Rokitansky Harvey Cushing Cushing syndrome. Apart from in the stomach , it may also develop in the proximal part of the duodenum and the distal esophagus. It is named for Harvey Cushing . ref WhoNamedIt synd 982 ref ref H. Cushing. Peptic ulcer and the interbrain. Surg Obst, 1932, 55 1 34. ref Causes One possible explanation for the development of Cushing ulcers is the stimulation of vagal nuclei due to the increased intracranial pressure which leads to increased secretion of gastric acid. The vagus nerve releases acetylcholine, which stimulates the M3 receptor on the parietal cell and activates the second messenger to stimulate IP3 Ca2 to stimulate the Hydrogen Potassium ATPase pump which will increase gastric acid production. May also be a direct result of Cushing reaction . See also Curling ulcer References reflist Digestive system diseases DEFAULTSORT Cushing Ulcer Category Diseases of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum disease stub pl Wrz d Cushinga ... more details
Infobox Embryology Name Foregut Latin praeenteron proenteron GraySubject 241 GrayPage 1101 Image Gray27.png Caption Diagram showing the expansion of amnion and delimitation of the Navel umbilicus . Image2 Digestive system showing bile duct.png Caption2 Termination of the foregut. System CarnegieStage 9 Precursor Mesenchyme GivesRiseTo MeshName MeshNumber Code Terminologia Embryologica TE E5.4.4.0.0.0.2 The foregut is the anterior part of the alimentary canal , from the mouth to the duodenum at the entrance of the bile duct . At this point it is continuous with the midgut . Pain in the foregut is typically referred to the epigastric region, just below the intersection of the ribs. Structures of the foregut are Esophagus Stomach Duodenum 1st and 2nd parts Liver Gallbladder Inferior portion of Pancreas Spleen Note that it is located in the foregut region, but is not a gut organ Superior portion of pancreas Arterial supply to all these structures is from the celiac trunk , and venous drainage is by the portal venous system . Lymph from these organs is drained to the prevertebral celiac nodes at the origin of the celiac artery from the aorta . See also Midgut Hindgut External links EmbryologyUNC digest 008 MedicalMnemonics 2452 http sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca embryology gi fg.htm Foregut embryology at mcgill.ca Development of digestive system Category Embryology of digestive system developmental biology stub digestive stub de Vorderdarm eo Anta intesto ... more details
protein Name cytochrome b reductase 1 caption image width HGNCid 20797 Symbol CYBRD1 AltSymbols DCYTB EntrezGene 79901 OMIM 605745 RefSeq NM 024843 UniProt Q53TN4 PDB ECnumber Chromosome 2 Arm q Band 31 LocusSupplementaryData Duodenal cytochrome B Dcytb has been identified as the reductase enzyme which catalysis catalyzes the reduction of Fe sup 3 sup to Fe sup 2 sup in the process of iron absorption in the duodenum of mammals. ref cite journal author Latunde Dada GO, Van der Westhuizen J, Vulpe CD et al. title Molecular and functional roles of duodenal cytochrome B Dcytb in iron metabolism journal Blood Cells Mol. Dis. volume 29 issue 3 pages 356 60 year 2002 pmid 12547225 doi 10.1006 bcmd.2002.0574 ref According to research carried out, it appears that Dcytb upregulation is controlled by a number of independent stimulators or inhibitors of iron absorption. Furthermore, Dcytb has also been shown to exist in other tissues besides the apical region of the duodenum and as such, it is believed to play a major role in iron metabolism in tissues. References references External links MeshName duodenal cytochrome b, human Iron metabolism Category Physiology Category Enzymes ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Enteroendocrine cells Latin endocrinocyti gastroenteropancreatici GraySubject GrayPage Image Digestive hormones.jpg Caption Actions of the major digestive hormones secreted by enteroendocrine cells Image2 Caption2 Precursor System Artery Vein Nerve Lymph MeshName Enteroendocrine cells MeshNumber Code TerminologiaHistologica 3 04 02.0.00024 BR TerminologiaHistologica 3 08 01.0.00003 Enteroendocrine cells are specialized endocrine cell biology cell s of the gastrointestinal tract . They produce hormone s such as serotonin ref UIUCHistologySubject 321 ref , somatostatin , motilin , cholecystokinin , gastric inhibitory peptide , neurotensin , vasoactive intestinal peptide , and enteroglucagon . Most enteroendocrine cells are found in the islets of Langerhans , but they are also found in other locations. For example, the G cell s which secrete gastrin are located primarily in the stomach . ref Medcyclopaedia iv 1 g G cell ref Enteroendocrine cells are also found in the duodenum . ref BUHistology 11604loa Endocrine System duodenum, enteroendocrine cells ref Enterochromaffin like cell and enterochromaffin cells are also considered enteroendocrine cells. ref MeshName Enteroendocrine cells ref Pathology Rare and slow growing carcinoid tumors develop from these cells. When a tumor arises it has the capacity to secrete large volumes of hormones. See also APUD cell References reflist Gastrointestinal physiology Human cell types derived primarily from endoderm Endocrine system anatomy Category Endocrine system Category Cells sl Enteroendokrina celica ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Major duodenal papilla Latin papilla duodeni major GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray1057.png Caption Interior of the descending portion of the duodenum, showing bile papilla. Image2 Gray1100.png Caption2 The pancreatic duct. System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre p 03 DorlandsSuf 12610350 Bile ducts and pancreas The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct together perforate the medial side of the second portion of the duodenum obliquely, some 7 to 10 cm below the pylorus , forming a structure called the major duodenal papilla . The accessory pancreatic duct sometimes pierces it about 2 cm above and slightly in front of these. See also Sphincter of Oddi Common bile duct Pancreatic duct Ampulla of Vater External links NormanAnatomy pancreas EmbryologyUNC digest 019 EmbryologySwiss sdigestive pankreas01 Gray s Digestive tract Category Digestive system digestive stub ca Papil la de Vater de Papilla duodeni major hu Vater papilla nl Papil van Vater ja ru fi Pohjukaissuolen nysty ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma Image Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICDO M9757 3 OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID D054739 Interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma is a form of malignant histiocytosis affecting dendritic cell s. It can present in the spleen . ref name pmid11914634 cite journal author Kawachi K, Nakatani Y, Inayama Y, Kawano N, Toda N, Misugi K title Interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma of the spleen report of a case with a review of the literature journal Am. J. Surg. Pathol. volume 26 issue 4 pages 530 7 year 2002 month April pmid 11914634 doi 10.1097 00000478 200204000 00018 url http meta.wkhealth.com pt pt core template journal lwwgateway media landingpage.htm?issn 0147 5185&volume 26&issue 4&spage 530 ref It can also present in the duodenum . ref name pmid16454564 cite journal author Kanaan H, Al Maghrabi J, Linjawi A, Al Abbassi A, Dandan A, Haider AR title Interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma of the duodenum with rapidly fatal course a case report and review of the literature journal Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. volume 130 issue 2 pages 205 8 year 2006 month February pmid 16454564 doi url http journals.allenpress.com jrnlserv ?request get abstract&issn 0003 9985&volume 130&page 205 ref References reflist Histiocytosis Category Lymphoid related cutaneous conditions neoplasm stub ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Infobox Disease Name Esophageal motility disorder Image Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj article eMedicineTopic 174783 MeshID D015154 An esophageal motility disorder is a medicine medical disorder causing difficulty in swallowing , regurgitation of food and a spasm type pain which can be brought on by an allergic reaction to certain foods. See also Achalasia Digestive system diseases DEFAULTSORT Esophageal Motility Disorder Disease stub Category Diseases of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum ... more details
Distinguish Pillory Infobox Anatomy Name Pylorus Latin valvula pylori GraySubject 247 GrayPage 1164 Image Gray1046.svg Caption Outline of stomach, showing its anatomical landmarks. Image2 Gray1050.png Caption2 Interior of the stomach. Pylorus labeled at center left. System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 02 DorlandsSuf 12844554 The pylorus IPAc en icon p a l r s or IPAc en p l r s from the Greek language Greek , gate guard is the region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum the beginning of the small intestines . It is divided into two parts the pyloric antrum , which connects to the body of the stomach. the pyloric canal , which connects to the duodenum. The pyloric sphincter , or valve , is a strong ring of smooth muscle at the end of the pyloric canal which lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum . It receives Sympathetic nervous system sympathetic innervation from the celiac ganglion . Medical significance One medical condition associated with the pylorus is pyloric stenosis . ref http www.pyloricspasms.info ref In such conditions as stomach cancer , tumours may partly block the pyloric canal. A special tube can be implanted surgically to connect the stomach to the duodenum so as to facilitate the passage of food from one to the other. This tube is called a pyloric stent. Gallery gallery Image Gray1051.png The longitudinal and circular muscular fibers of the stomach, viewed from above and in front. Image Gray1052.png The oblique muscular fibers of the stomach, viewed from above and in front. gallery See also Cardia Ignatius J. Reilly References references Stedman s 1557908 External links SUNYAnatomyLabs 37 06 01 05 Abdominal Cavity The Stomach SUNYAnatomyLabs 38 07 01 02 Stomach, Spleen and Liver The Pylorus SUNYAnatomyImage 8 1 50 Digestive tract Category Digestive system digestive stub ar bg ca P lor de Pylorus es P loro eu Piloro fa fr Pylore io Piloro it Piloro la Pylorus hu Gyomorkap ... more details
Unreferenced date December 2009 Interventions infobox Name Gastroenterostomy Image Stomach2.gif Caption Diagram of the stomach, showing the different regions. ICD10 ICD9 ICD9proc 44.3 MeshID D005763 OtherCodes A gastroenterostomy is the surgical creation of a connection between the stomach and the jejunum . The operation can sometimes be performed at the same time as a partial gastrectomy the removal of part of the stomach . Gastroenterostomy was in the past typically performed to treat peptic ulcer s, but today is usually carried out to enable food to pass directly to the small intestine , bypassing a damaged duodenum . The procedure is becoming less common, due to advances in the treatment of Peptic ulcer ulcers , new antibiotics and drugs. Digestive system surgical procedures Ectomy, stomy, and otomy Category Digestive system surgery de Gastroenterostomie it Gastroenterostomia uk ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin endocrinocytus S GraySubject GrayPage Image Caption Image2 Caption2 Precursor System Artery Vein Nerve Lymph MeshName MeshNumber Code Terminologia Histologica TH H3.04.02.0.00037 S cells are cells which release secretin , found in the jejunum and duodenum . They are stimulated by a drop in pH to 4 or below in the small intestine s lumen. The released secretin will increase the secretion of HCO sub 3 sub sup sup into the lumen, via the pancreas . S cells are also one of the main producers of cyclosamatin . Gastrointestinal physiology Human cell types derived primarily from endoderm DEFAULTSORT S Cell Category Human cells Category Digestive system Cell biology stub ru S sv S cell ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Lesser omentum Latin omentum minus GraySubject 246 GrayPage 1156 Image Gray984.png Caption The primitive mesentery of a six weeks human embryo, half schematic. Lesser omentum labeled at left. Image2 Gray1104.png Caption2 Schematic and enlarged cross section through the body of a human embryo in the region of the mesogastrium, at end of third month. Precursor System Artery Vein Nerve Lymph MeshName Omentum MeshNumber A01.047.025.600.573 DorlandsPre o 03 DorlandsSuf 12589823 The lesser omentum small omentum gastrohepatic omentum omentum minus is the double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the start of the duodenum . Structure The lesser omentum is extremely thin, and is continuous with the two layers of peritoneum which cover respectively the antero superior and postero inferior surfaces of the stomach and first part of the duodenum. When these two layers reach the lesser curvature of the stomach and the upper border of the duodenum, they join together and ascend as a double fold to the porta hepatis . To the left of the porta, the fold is attached to the bottom of the fossa for the ductus venosus , along which it is carried to the diaphragm, where the two layers separate to embrace the end of the esophagus. At the right border of the lesser omentum, the two layers are continuous, and form a free margin which constitutes the anterior boundary of the epiploic foramen . Divisions Anatomically, the lesser omentum is divided into ligaments, each starting with the prefix hepato to indicate that it connects to the liver at one end. Most sources divide it into two parts ref NormanAnatomy abdominalcavity NormanAnatomyFig peritoneumonsagcut , NormanAnatomyFig xsectthrulesseromentum ref hepatogastric ligament the portion connecting to the lesser curvature of the stomach hepatoduodenal ligament the portion connecting to the duodenum hepatophrenic ligament the portion connecting to the thoracic diaphra ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin venae pancreaticoduodenales GraySubject 174 GrayPage 682 Image Gray591.png Caption The portal vein and its tributaries. Pancreaticoduodenal labeled near center, at pancreas. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom pancreas , duodenum DrainsTo portal vein , superior mesenteric vein Artery Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery , Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851232 The pancreaticoduodenal veins accompany their corresponding arteries the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery and the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery the lower of the two frequently joins the right gastroepiploic vein . External links eMedicineDictionary Pancreaticoduodenal veins Gray s circulatory stub Veins Category Veins of the torso ... more details
with the uncinate process. The uncinate process may split and encircle the duodenum, which is known ... 11 The duodenum and pancreas. NormanAnatomy pancreas Gray s Digestive glands DEFAULTSORT Uncinate ... more details
Unreferenced date December 2009 Orphan date October 2008 The Enterogastric reflex is one of three extrinsic reflexes of the Gastrointestinal Tract . The reflex is stimulated by the presence of acid levels in the duodenum at a pH of 3 4 or in the stomach at a pH of 1.5. Upon stimulation of the reflex, the release of gastrin from G cells in the antrum of the stomach is shut off. This in turn inhibits gastric motility and secretion of gastric acid HCl . In addition to the Enterogastric reflex, the other two extrinsic reflexes of the Gastrointestinal Tract include the Gastrocolic reflex and the Colonoileal reflex . Enterogastric reflex activation thus, causes decreased motility. Emptying inhibitory factors are Duodenal acidic pH, Duodenal distension, Duodenal hypertonicity, sympathetic stimulation, Intense pain Emptying stimulatory factors are Parasympathetic stimulation, Increased volume and fluidity of gastric contents. DEFAULTSORT Enterogastric Reflex Category Reflexes fi Enterogastrinen heijaste ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Duodenal impression on liver Latin impressio duodenalis hepatis GraySubject 250 GrayPage 1190 Image Gray1086 liver.PNG Caption Inferior surface of the liver. Image2 Gray1087 liver.png Caption2 Posterior and inferior surfaces of the liver. System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre DorlandsSuf Medial to the renal impression is a third and slightly marked impression, lying between it and the neck of the gall bladder . This is caused by the descending portion of the duodenum , and is known as the duodenal impression . External links SUNYAnatomyLabs 38 12 03 03 Stomach, Spleen and Liver The Visceral Surface of the Liver Gray s Accessory digestive glands Category Liver anatomy digestive stub ... more details
Unreferenced date December 2006 This refers to the liver , gall bladder and bile ducts , and how they work together to make bile . Bile consists of water, electrolytes, bile acids, cholesterol, phospholipids and conjugated bilirubin. Some components are synthesised by liver cells, the rest are extracted from the blood by the liver. Bile is then secreted by the liver into small ducts that join to form the common hepatic duct . Between meals, secreted bile is stored in the gall bladder, where 80 90 of the water and electrolytes can be absorbed, leaving the bile acids and cholesterol. During a meal, the smooth muscles in the gallbladder wall contract, leading to the bile being secreted into the duodenum . To see how this relates to the metabolism of bile, read bilirubin metabolism . DEFAULTSORT Hepatobiliary System Category Hepatology Digestive stub Accessory digestive glands ... more details
italic title Unreferenced date January 2007 orphan date November 2009 Taxobox color khaki name Eimeria meleagrimitis regnum Protista phylum Apicomplexa classis Conoidasida ordo Eucoccidiorida familia Eimeriidae genus Eimeria species E. meleagrimitis Eimeria meleagrimitis is a species of Eimeria that causes congestion or petechia from the duodenum to the ileum with dilation of the jejunum and mucosal cast in the small intestines of turkeys . This moderate to severe pathogen is confirmed on necropsy followed by scrapings to view the oocysts under a microscope. Infection is more common in young turkeys poults , causing birds to appear unthrifty, suffer dehydration, and lose weight, leading to morbidity or mortality. DEFAULTSORT Eimeria Meleagridis Category Apicomplexa Protist stub Med stub ... more details
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