TABLE 3 Histological Features of Antral Mucosa

From: Autoimmune Gastritis: Distinct Histological and Immunohistochemical Findings Before Complete Loss of Oxyntic Glands

Group

No. Biopsied

Major Histological Finding

No. of Cases with Lymphoid Aggregates/Follicles

No. of Cases with Intestinal Metaplasia

Positive for AG

12

4, chemical gastropathy

4

3

  

5, inactive chronic gastritis

  
  

3, active chronic gastritis

  

Indeterminate

19

11, chemical gastropathy

3

2

  

5, inactive chronic gastritis

  
  

3, active chronic gastritis

  

Negative for AG

6

2, chemical gastropathy

2

1

  

4, inactive chronic gastritis

  
  

0, active chronic gastritis

  

Total

37

17, chemical gastropathy

9

6

  

14, inactive chronic gastritis

  
  

6, active chronic gastritis

  
  1. AG, autoimmune gastritis.
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