NCIt related terms : Infantile Pyloric Stenosis; Infantile Stricture of the Pylorus; Infantile Hypertrophy of the Pylorus; Congenital Constriction of the Pylorus; Congenital Stricture of the Pylorus; Congenital Pyloric Stenosis; Infantile Constriction of the Pylorus; Congenital Hypertrophy of the Pylorus;
NCIt definition : An abnormality characterized by thickening of the muscle in the wall of the pylorus.
It results in the narrowing of the pyloric channel. The overlying mucosa may appear
hypertrophic as well. Clinical signs and symptoms appear early in life and include
projectile vomiting and dehydration.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: Narrowing of the pyloric channel, the opening from the stomach to the duodenum,
caused by enlargement and thickening of the circular muscular layer surrounding this
opening.;