Collagenous Gastritis
1989; Pulsus Group; Volume: 3; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1155/1989/528758
ISSN1916-7237
AutoresHugh James Freeman, James R.A. Piercy, Robert J. Raine,
Tópico(s)Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
ResumoA 54-year-old woman presented with nausea, vomiting and weight loss associated with impaired gastric emptying necessitating institution of parenteral nutrition. Subsequent studies revealed an unusual gastric mucosa! inflammatory process characterized by unique subepithelial collagenous deposits. Collagenous gastritis appears to be a distinct, possibly immune-mediated, chronic disorder, pathologically reminiscent of collagenous sprue and collagenous colitis.
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