Stomach biopsy for Helicobacter pylori
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Microscopic evaluation
Look for:
- Look for Helicobacter pylori-like bacteria in the lumen.
- Look for associated inflammation, typically a chronic inflammatory infiltrate with germinal centers (follicular gastritis), and plasma cells in lamina propria.[1]
Notes
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References
- ↑ Elliot Weisenberg. Stomach - Infections - Helicobacter pylori. Pathology Outlines. Topic Completed: 1 August 2012. Minor changes: 1 September 2020
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