Category:Enteritis, Villus Atrophy
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Villus Atrophy
- Commonly seen in enteric disease.
- Occurs when more enterocytes are lost than are produced in the crypts.
- Causes malabsorption of nutrients and water.
- There are two main types of villus atrophy:
Villus atrophy with intact/hypertrophic crypt glands
Villus atrophy with damage to crypts
Enteritis Particularly Associated with Villus Atrophy
Rotavirus
Cryptosporidium
Pages in category "Enteritis, Villus Atrophy"
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