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graft-vs.-host disease


"GvH" seen in recipients of bone marrow allografts

  • small bowel & other GI sites:
    • thickened wall
    • mucosal folds thickened or effaced
    • increased secretions ==> rapid transit of GI tract
    • mass ==> focal edema, fibrosis

  • "hallmark":
  • also affects skin, liver, lymphoid system


Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD  -  2 February 1995
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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