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Hou-Hong Wang1, Can-Can Zhao2, Xiao-Lei Wang2
1Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233004, Anhui Province, China.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|August 27, 2021
Summary
Menetrier
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Menetrier's disease (MD) is a rare gastric condition.
- Typically affects older men, with unknown etiology.
- Characterized by enlarged gastric mucosal folds.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old woman presented with persistent vomiting.
- Diagnosis confirmed as Menetrier's disease via CT and pathology.
- Gastric folds were hypertrophied, particularly on the greater curvature.
Findings:
- MD was observed to involve the gastric antrum, an atypical location.
- Patient experienced symptom improvement with traditional Chinese medicine.
Implications:
- Highlights MD's potential occurrence in the gastric antrum.
- Emphasizes the need for increased awareness to prevent misdiagnosis.
- Suggests potential for alternative treatment modalities.
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