A 32-year-old woman presented with persistent epigastric pain, dyspepsia, and intolerance of food or drink. The patient has a history of receiving medications for her condition without improvement. The examination is unremarkable apart from generalized #vitiligo. The patient underwent an upper digestive endoscopy. The scope revealed erythematous mottling and excess mucus in the stomach. Also, there is superficial duodenitis. Biopsy and histopathology examination revealed #H. PYLORI duodenitis and #AUTOIMMUNE gastritis.
QUESTIONS
What are the endoscopic findings of autoimmune gastritis?
What are the pathological findings of autoimmune gastritis?
Are there laboratory tests to make sure of your diagnosis?
What are your lines of treatment?
Comments