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A clinicopathologic study of sex cases
Annals of Surgery
|April 1, 1977
Summary
Menetrier
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Menetrier's disease is characterized by hyperplasia of the gastric mucosa.
- It often presents with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms like pain, nausea, and diarrhea.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a series of surgically treated Menetrier's disease cases.
- To discuss the rationale for surgical intervention in managing this condition.
Main Methods:
- Case series presentation of six patients with Menetrier's disease.
- Surgical resection of affected gastric mucosa was performed.
Main Results:
- All patients exhibited cystic hyperplasia of the gastric fundus with antral sparing.
- One patient experienced life-threatening bleeding; others had hypoalbuminemia.
- All six patients remain asymptomatic for 3-12 years post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Surgical management can be effective for Menetrier's disease.
- Resection of hyperplastic mucosa leads to long-term symptom resolution.