Varices of large intestine

Description

Abnormally dilated veins in the lining of large intestine. Intestinal varices represent varices at an unusual site in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.

Index terms

Varices of large intestine
Portal hypertensive colonopathy

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/696703416 – Ischaemic vascular disorders of intestine
01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
02 – Neoplasms

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05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

DB34.0 – Angiodysplasia of colon
DB34.1 – Arteriovenous malformation of large intestine
DB34.2 – Vasculitis of large intestine
DB34.4 – Acute haemorrhagic rectal ulcer
DB34.Y – Other specified vascular disorders of large intestine
DB34.Z – Vascular disorders of large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Varices of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/551148682

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB34: Certain vascular disorders of large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system