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[Pathology, clinical appearance and therapy of Ménétrier's disease (author's transl)]
Medizinische Klinik
|February 25, 1977
Abstract:
Clinical pathology of Ménétrier's disease is reviewed and 3 own cases are presented. All symptoms are unspecific exception made for the enteral protein loss. Roentgenologic and endoscopic appearance contribute to the diagnostic but only histologic examination is decisive. Gastrointestinal bleeding, acute pyloric stenosis, profuse albumin loss are all clear indications for an operation, but also the possibility of malignancy should be kept in mind. Resection should include all abnormal parts of the stomach. Recurrency of the Ménétrier's disease is only known after incomplete resection.
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Ménétrier
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ménétrier's disease is a rare condition characterized by enlarged gastric folds.
- Understanding its clinical pathology is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- This review presents three cases of Ménétrier's disease.
- Symptoms are often non-specific, with enteral protein loss being a key indicator.
Findings:
- While imaging aids diagnosis, histologic examination is definitive for Ménétrier's disease.
- Gastrointestinal bleeding, pyloric stenosis, and albumin loss necessitate surgical intervention.
Implications:
- Surgical resection of affected stomach areas is recommended to prevent recurrence.
- The potential for malignancy must be considered in the management of Ménétrier's disease.