stenosis
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When he was born, Dylan was diagnosed with moderate hydrocephalus, which is a build-up of fluid in the brain, as well as a heart condition called pulmonary valve stenosis, Pantoja said.
From Fox News
The pope suffered from a severe case of symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon, a condition in which it narrows, causing pain, bloating, inflammation and difficulty in bowel movement.
From Reuters
The Vatican said the Pope had responded well to the treatment for "symptomatic diverticular stenosis" of the colon.
From BBC
He said the final results of a biopsy on the removed part of the colon confirmed that the pontiff had been suffering from “severe diverticular stenosis,” which is a narrowing of the colon.
From Reuters
In his case, the Vatican said he suffered from "symptomatic diverticular stenosis", in which sac-like pouches that protruded from the muscular layer of his colon caused it to narrow.
From Reuters
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