Seronegative autoimmune atrophic gastritis is more common in elderly patients

Autoimmune atrophic gastritis (AAG) diagnosis is based on specific histological findings and anti-parietal cell antibodies (PCA) considered the serological hallmark of AAG, although a subgroup of AAG patients may be seronegative.

Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - May 29, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Laura Conti, Marco Vincenzo Lenti, Antonio Di Sabatino, Emanuela Miceli, Gloria Galli, Maria Cazzato, Francesca Falangone, Bruno Annibale, Edith Lahner Tags: Alimentary Tract Source Type: research