Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Aim: Data on antral nodularity in adults are sparse. Although the association of nodular gastritis with Helicobacter pylori infection is well known, its potential as a premalignant lesion and its association with other gastroduodenal diseases are questionable. Materials and methods: The medical records of the patients between 2003 and 2006 were retrospectively reviewed to analyze their demographics, clinical characteristics, and endoscopic and pathological features. Results: Of 9949 adult patients who underwent endoscopy, 185 (1.86%) were diagnosed with nodular gastritis, 167 (90%) of whom had dyspepsia. The presence of Helicobacter pylori was demonstrated in 65.4% (121/185). There were 16 cases (8.7%) of associated peptic ulcer, not more frequent compared to the Helicobacter pylori-positive control group without nodular gastritis and no case of gastric cancer was detected. Lymphoid follicle formation was not more prevalent either. Conclusion: The presence of nodular gastritis does not necessitate a new therapeutic approach in addition to the current measures for Helicobacter pylori infection.
DOI
10.3906/sag-0806-5
Keywords
Helicobacter pylori, nodular gastritis
First Page
719
Last Page
723
Recommended Citation
ÖNAL, İ. K, SÖKMENSÜER, C, ÖNAL, E. D, ERSOY, O, YENİOVA, Ö, AYDINLI, M, YÖNEM, Ö, HARMANCI, Ö, BAYRAKTAR, Y, & BATMAN, F (2009). Clinical and pathological features of nodular gastritis in adults. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 39 (5): 719-723. https://doi.org/10.3906/sag-0806-5