Lymphocytic gastritis

Lymphocytic gastritis, abbreviated LG, is a rare form of gastritis, typically associated with celiac disease or Helicobacter infection.

General

The DDx is limited:

1. Celiac disease - most common (39 of 82 cases in one series).
2. Helicobacter gastritis - common (30 of 82 cases in one series).
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4. Idiopathic.
5. HIV/AIDS.
6. Crohn's disease.
7. Lymphoma.

Microscopic

Features:

• 25 lymphocytes / 100 epithelial cells.

DDx:

• Helicobacter gastritis - Helicobacter-like organisms present.

See also

• Gastritis.