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[Giardia lamblia gastritis. A case report].
S Widgren1, B Pantet, M Voirol
1Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Division de pathologie clinique, Genève.
Revue Medicale De La Suisse Romande
|April 5, 2001
Summary
Giardia lamblia (G.l.) was found in the stomach of a patient with Helicobacter pylori gastritis. This case highlights the potential for G.l. gastric involvement and suggests improved disease reporting in Switzerland.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- A 56-year-old male with a history of gastric surgery (Billroth II) presented with upper digestive complaints.
- Investigations for anemia revealed jejunitis with Giardia lamblia and Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis.
Observation:
- Giardia lamblia trophozoites were identified on gastric mucosa during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
- The patient exhibited chronic active gastritis linked to Helicobacter pylori infection.
Findings:
- This case documents the presence of Giardia lamblia in the stomach, co-occurring with Helicobacter pylori gastritis.
- Existing literature offers limited consensus on the pathogenicity of Giardia lamblia in the gastric mucosa.
Implications:
- The findings suggest Giardia lamblia may play a role in gastric pathology, particularly in post-surgical patients.
- Current lack of mandatory reporting for Giardia lamblia in Switzerland hinders epidemiological understanding and public health response.