DA42.73

Chronic atrophic gastritis of unknown aetiology

Gastrite atrófica crônica de etiologia desconhecida

Category

Definition

Persistent or recurrent inflammation of the gastric mucosa with atrophy leading to decreased hydrochloric acid concentration in the gastric juice. Atrophic gastritis frequently progresses from chronic gastritis.

Inclusions

  • Gastric atrophy

Index Terms

Chronic atrophic gastritis of unknown aetiologyGastric atrophyatrophic gastritisAG - [atrophic gastritis]CAG - [chronic atrophic gastritis]nonerosive atrophic gastritisstomach atrophyMild to moderate gastric atrophy of unknown aetiologySevere gastric atrophy of unknown aetiology