A 39-year-old member asked:
What does "flat mucosa" mean in an egd?
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Dr. Sidney Vinsonanswered
Gastroenterology 28 years experience
Celiac disease?: Generally when referring to flat mucosa during an egd one is referring to the duodenum or small intestine. The intestine generally has hairlike protrusions called villi. With certain diseases, these villi become blunted or shortened and the mucosa appears flat. The most common cause is celiac disease, a gluten allergy.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What does "flat mucosa" mean in egd report?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sidney Vinsonanswered
Gastroenterology 28 years experience
Celiac disease?: Generally when referring to flat mucosa during an egd one is referring to the duodenum or small intestine. The intestine generally has hairlike protrusions called villi. With certain diseases, these villi become blunted or shortened and the mucosa appears flat. The most common cause is celiac disease, a gluten allergy.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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