Lymphocytic gastritis and protein-losing gastropathy.
Lymphocytic gastritis is a histopathological entity of unknown aetiology which is characterized by dense surface and foveolar epithelial T-cell infiltration. We report here an uncommon clinical presentation in a young female presenting with unexplained recurrent weight loss and peripheral oedema. Endoscopic and histological features before and after successful therapy with omeprazole are described.
Perardi
S
S
Department of Gastroenterology, San Giovanni Battista Hospital of Turin, Italy.
Todros
L
L
Musso
A
A
David
E
E
Repici
A
A
Rizzetto
M
M
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005756:Gastritis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology*; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011504:Protein-Losing Enteropathies / Q000209:etiology*
D009853:Omeprazole