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Gastritis, Hypertrophic
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Definition
: GASTRITIS with HYPERTROPHY of the GASTRIC MUCOSA. It is characterized by giant gastric folds, diminished acid secretion, excessive MUCUS secretion, and HYPOPROTEINEMIA. Symptoms include VOMITING; DIARRHEA; and WEIGHT LOSS.
Other names
Menetrier Disease; Menetriers Disease; Hypertrophic Gastritis, Giant; Hypertrophic Gastritis; Gastritis, Giant Hypertrophic; Disease, Menetrier's; Disease, Menetrier; Menetrier's Disease; Giant Hypertrophic Gastritis; Gastritis, Familial Giant Hypertrophic
