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selena92825
selena92825

Results from egd: Diffuse mild mucosal abnormality characterized by scalloped was found on the greater curvature of the stomach.

Biopsy results:

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  • selena92825
    selena92825

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    Biopsy results: parietal cell hyperplasia noted in the stomach

    Anyone know what the biopsy or egd results mean??

  • Barretts
    Barretts selena92825

    Posted

    The parietal cells are those that produce the hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

    Hyperplasia means there are probably too many being generated.

    This diagnosis would suggest acid hypersecretion - which may be Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. This requires treatment with proton pump inhibitors (eg omeprazole) to reduce the number of cells producing acid.

    • selena92825
      selena92825 Barretts

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      Thanks!! I was on a PPI for 9 months but I guess it didn't do the job
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