The significance of transverse folds in the gastric antrum.
Multiple fine transverse folds in the gastric antrum were found in three patients on double contrast barium meal. These folds were constant. Endoscopy and histology demonstrated gastritis in all patients. We suggest that this appearance is a radiological indicator of gastric inflammation.
Evans
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Department of Radiology and Gastroenterology, East Birmingham Hospital.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D005260:Female; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005756:Gastritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011706:Pyloric Antrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography
D001466:Barium Sulfate