Chronic Gastritis

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Case description

Image of chronic gastritis as observed the discoloration of the mucosa. Chronic gastritis, by definition, is a histopathological entity characterized by chronic inflammation of the stomach mucosa. Gastritis can be classified based on the underlying etiologic agent (eg, Helicobacter pylori, bile reflux, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], autoimmunity, allergic response) and the histopathological pattern, which may suggest the etiologic agent and clinical course (eg, H pylori–associated multifocal atrophic gastritis) Other classifications are based on the endoscopic appearance of the gastric mucosa (eg, varioliform gastritis) Although minimal inflammation is observed in some gastropathies, such as those associated with NSAID intake, these entities are discussed in this article because they are frequently included in the differential diagnosis of chronic gastritis.

tags: stomach chronic gastritis helicobacter pylori endoscopy

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