title: Peptic ulcer disease in the pediatric population.
abstract: Peptic ulcer disease occurs in infants, children, and adolescents. Primary and stress ulcers pose a challenge to the pediatrician, who needs to arrange for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services. Highlights of our understanding of the pathophysiology, genetics, natural history, diagnosis, and therapy of peptic ulcer disease are presented.
mesh_terms: D002169:Campylobacter Infections; D002648:Child; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D005744:Gastric Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D006632:Histamine / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000503:physiopathology; D010434:Pepsin A / Q000502:physiology; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D006632:Histamine; D010434:Pepsin A