TABLE 3
FROM:
Autoimmune Gastritis: Distinct Histological and Immunohistochemical Findings Before Complete Loss of Oxyntic Glands
Michael Torbenson, Susan C Abraham, John Boitnott, John H Yardley and Tsung-Teh Wu
BACK TO ARTICLETABLE 3. Histological Features of Antral Mucosa
| Group | No. Biopsied | Major Histological Finding | No. of Cases with Lymphoid Aggregates/Follicles | No. of Cases with Intestinal Metaplasia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive for AG | 12 | 4, chemical gastropathy | 4 | 3 |
| 5, inactive chronic gastritis | ||||
| 3, active chronic gastritis | ||||
| Indeterminate | 19 | 11, chemical gastropathy | 3 | 2 |
| 5, inactive chronic gastritis | ||||
| 3, active chronic gastritis | ||||
| Negative for AG | 6 | 2, chemical gastropathy | 2 | 1 |
| 4, inactive chronic gastritis | ||||
| 0, active chronic gastritis | ||||
| Total | 37 | 17, chemical gastropathy | 9 | 6 |
| 14, inactive chronic gastritis | ||||
| 6, active chronic gastritis |
AG, autoimmune gastritis.
