loading...| Preferred Name |
Peritonitis |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C26849 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
Inflammation of the peritoneum. Inflammation of the peritoneum (tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). Peritonitis can result from infection, injury, or certain diseases. Symptoms may include swelling of the abdomen, severe pain, and weight loss. |
| code |
C26849 |
| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C118464 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C118468 |
| Contributing_Source |
NICHD MedDRA FDA |
| DEFINITION |
Inflammation of the peritoneum due to infection by bacteria or fungi. Causes include liver disease, perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or biliary tract, and peritoneal dialysis. Patients usually present with abdominal pain and tenderness, fever, chills, and nausea and vomiting. It is an emergency medical condition that requires prompt medical attention and treatment. |
| FDA_Table |
Patient Code (Appendix B) |
| Has_CDRH_Parent | |
| Has_NICHD_Parent | |
| label |
Peritonitis |
| Legacy_Concept_Name |
Peritonitis |
| NICHD_Hierarchy_Term |
Peritonitis |
| Preferred_Name |
Peritonitis |
| prefixIRI |
C26849 |
| prefLabel |
Peritonitis |
| Semantic_Type |
Disease or Syndrome |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0031154 |
| subClassOf |