An erosion of the mucosal layer of the stomach or duodenum describes a
1. diverticulum.
2. Crohn's lesion.
3. hiatal hernia.
4. Peptic ulcer.
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Rationale 1: Diverticulum occurs in the large intestine.
Rationale 2: Crohn's lesion can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract.
Rationale 3: Hiatal hernias are an outpouching in the esophagus.
Rationale 4: A peptic ulcer is erosion of the mucosal layer of the stomach or duodenum.
Global Rationale: A peptic ulcer is erosion of the mucosal layer of the stomach or duodenum. Diverticulum occurs in the large intestine. Crohn's lesion can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. Hiatal hernias are an outpouching in the esophagus.
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