[Morphometrics and immunohistochemical characteristics of chronic gastroduodenitis in adolescents]

Mucous membrane of the antral region of the stomach and that of duodenum were studied in 36 teenagers, 21 of them had erosions revealed endoscopically and histologically. Morphometric indices of the inflammation were more pronounced when erosions were present; the latter did not influence the local production of IgA, IgM and IgG. The content of IgG was particularly high. Contamination with Helicobacter pylori was found in all cases and was more pronounced in erosive gastroduodenitis. High frequency of lymphoid follicles formation was found, particularly in the antrum.