Gastric ulcer

Description

Gastric ulcer is defined as a distinct breach in the mucosa of the stomach as a result of caustic effects of acid and pepsin in the lumen. Histologically, gastric ulcer is identified as necrosis of the mucosa extending through the muscularis mucosae into the submucosa. In the endoscopic or radiological view, there is an appreciable depth of the lesion. When the break of epithelial lining is confined to the mucosa without penetrating through the muscularis mucosae, the superficial lesion is called ‘erosion’.

Inclusions

• Mucosal defect of the stomach
• Peptic ulcer of stomach

Excludes

• 2B72 – Malignant neoplasms of stomach
• DA42.72 – acute haemorrhagic erosive gastritis

Exclusions from above levels

• 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
• 02 – Neoplasms
• 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases