An outpouching of the gastric wall. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22257431 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]
Synonyms: Stomach diverticulum
Term information
- SNOMEDCT_US:75198005
- UMLS:C0038355
Gastric diverticulum may be asymptomatic or may present with a vague sensation of fullness or discomfort in the upper abdomen, or with acute upper gastrointestinal bleed or perforation.