Category:Enteritis, Villus Atrophy

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Enteritis, 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, with and without damage to the crypts.

Pages in category "Enteritis, Villus Atrophy"

The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.