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ConditionName

Autoimmune atrophic gastritis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Abdominal pain;
Nausea and vomiting;
Loss of appetite;
Unexpected weight loss;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Anti-intrinsic factor (specific but not sensitive);
Antiparietal cell antibodies (sensitive, but not specific);
Fasting gastrin (support diagnosis);

Endoscopy: stomach ulcers.
Iron study: iron deficiency anemia (a low level of healthy red blood cells)

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Vitamin B12 deficiency
Gastric adenocarcinoma
Carcinoid tumour

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

Parenteral vitamin B12

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/autoimmune-metaplastic-atrophic-gastritis