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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2024; 16(10): 4080-4091
Published online Oct 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i10.4080
Update understanding on diagnosis and histopathological examination of atrophic gastritis: A review
Xiu-Zhen Ma, Ni Zhou, Xiu Luo, Si-Qi Guo, Ping Mai
Xiu-Zhen Ma, Xiu Luo, Ping Mai, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Xiu-Zhen Ma, Si-Qi Guo, Ping Mai, Department of Gastroenterology, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Ni Zhou, Department of Gastroenterology, Xi'an International Medical Center, Xi’an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China
Si-Qi Guo, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Author contributions: Ma XZ was responsible for the design, data analysis, writing, and editing of the article; Zhou N, Guo SQ, and Luo X were responsible for organizing the literature, while Mai P was responsible for guiding the article; the reason for designating Mai P as corresponding authors is the supervisor and guide of this article; All authors reviewed and revised the article and agreed to submit the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Ping Mai, MD, PhD, Chief Physician, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 204 Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. maiping_lz@163.com
Received: March 13, 2024
Revised: August 14, 2024
Accepted: August 21, 2024
Published online: October 15, 2024
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Core Tip: Chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) is a complex syndrome with multiple pathogenic factors, broad and non-specific clinical manifestations, and it is often seen as fragmented by each expert in their specific field of expertise, making diagnosis difficult and the exact histopathological features unclear. Therefore, this review used a thematic analysis approach, focusing on studies related to the diagnosis, histopathological examination, etiology, clinical manifestations, and management of CAG. Priority was given to recent studies (within the last 10 years) to ensure that the review reflects the most current understanding of CAG. To enhance the understanding and diagnostic ability of clinical doctors towards CAG.