Granulomatous gastritis presenting as gastric outlet obstruction: a case report

Ital J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1998 Aug;30(4):410-3.

Abstract

The clinico-pathologic entity of idiopathic granulomatous gastritis is a form of granulomatous gastritis, distinct from Crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, infections, foreign bodies, malignancy or vasculitis. The case of a 61-year-old female is described who was admitted on account of progressive weight loss, diffuse abdominal pains, post-prandial vomiting. Gastroscopy revealed a pyloric stenosis managed surgically. Pathological examination of the resected stomach showed numerous non-caseating granulomas in the lamina propria. No definite aetiological factor could be detected. A diagnosis of idiopathic granulomatous gastritis was made. She remains well 5 years later and has not developed regional enteritis, sarcoidosis, or any other generalized diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Gastritis / classification
  • Gastritis / diagnosis
  • Gastritis / pathology*
  • Granuloma / classification
  • Granuloma / diagnosis
  • Granuloma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*