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DA42.73 category

Chronic atrophic gastritis of unknown aetiology

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

Also indexed as

AG - [atrophic gastritis]CAG - [chronic atrophic gastritis]Chronic atrophic gastritis of unknown aetiologyGastric atrophyMild to moderate gastric atrophy of unknown aetiologySevere gastric atrophy of unknown aetiologyatrophic gastritisnonerosive atrophic gastritisstomach atrophy

Nearby in Gastritis of unknown aetiology with specific endoscopic or pathological features