Abstract
Specific cutaneous manifestations are found to be associated with gastrointestinal disease. A careful examination of the skin, therefore, may uncover clues to underlying diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver. This article explores the alimentary cutaneous relationship.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / complications
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Colitis, Ulcerative / complications
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Crohn Disease / complications
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / complications*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / complications
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / complications
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Hepatitis, Viral, Human / complications
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Humans
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Jaundice / etiology
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Liver Diseases / complications
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Nail Diseases / etiology
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Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / complications
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Pruritus / etiology
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Skin Diseases / etiology*