Giant hypertrophic gastritis
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Term | Giant hypertrophic gastritis |
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Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
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giant hypertrophic gastritis - (pronounced) (JY-unt hy-per-TROH-fik gas-TRY-tis) A condition characterized by inflammation and ulcers (breaks in the skin or on the surface of an organ) of the lining (inner lining) of the stomach and characterized by overgrowth of the cells that make up the lining. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. Patients with giant hypertrophic gastritis may have a higher risk of gastric cancer. Also called gastric mucosal hypertrophy and Ménétrier's disease
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