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D Badov

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PubMed1998

Helicobacter pylori as a pathogenic factor in Ménétrier's disease.

The cause of Ménétrier's disease is unknown, although various autoimmune, allergic, and infective causes have been postulated. This case report describes a 37-yr-old man with Ménétrier's disease associated with protein-losing enteropathy and Helicobacter pylori infection. Clinical, endoscopic, histological, and biochemical resolution occurred after treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. The improvement observed in this case supports an etiological role for H. pylori infection in Ménétrier's disease.

Adult↗
PubMed1997

Dyspepsia due to eosinophilic gastroenteritis.

Classical eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare disease but may be misdiagnosed in clinical practice. We report eosinophilic gastroenteritis that was diagnosed in six patients (four males and two females; mean age 31.5 years) using standard criteria (presence of gastrointestinal symptoms, a predominant eosinophilic infiltrate on biopsy, and exclusion of other causes of eosinophilia). All had gastric mucosal disease and presented with dyspepsia. The median duration of symptoms prior to diagnosis was three months (range five weeks to 13 years). Epigastric pain or discomfort was the most common symptom (100%) followed by anorexia, nausea, and vomiting (67%, 67% and 33%, respectively). None had diarrhea. Half the patients had a history of allergy, while 67% had peripheral eosinophilia. All responded to oral steroids within two months; one third needed to continue on a small dose of maintenance steroids to remain in remission. A high degree of suspicion and biopsy at upper endoscopy is necessary for diagnosis of this rare disease.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

Gastric acid-related disorders: GORD and peptic ulcer disease.

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcer disease share similar clinical features, both have a high prevalence in the Australian community and both are associated with gastric acid secretion. In recent years there has been a considerable improvement in understanding of the pathogenesis of these conditions, leading to more effective therapy. The management of these disorders with particular reference to general practice will be reviewed.

Adult↗