Menetrier's disease - press review and summary of current knowledge
Introduction Menetrier's Disease is a rare and mysterious stomach disorder characterised by giant gastric folds, excessive mucus production, and protein loss. This comprehensive research article examines Menetrier's Disease, focusing on its clinical features, diagnosis, and available t...
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Introduction
Menetrier's Disease is a rare and mysterious stomach disorder characterised by giant gastric folds, excessive mucus production, and protein loss. This comprehensive research article examines Menetrier's Disease, focusing on its clinical features, diagnosis, and available treatment options. The article aims to provide a complete understanding of Menetrier's Disease, fill the knowledge gap, and encourage improved clinical management.
Description of the State of Knowledge
Menetrier's Disease is a rare condition, and its cause is still unknown, though it may be linked to previous viral and bacterial infections and increased expression of transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-α). Diagnosis can be established by endoscopic examination and histological analysis of material from a full-thickness mucosal biopsy. Treatment options are limited and concentrated on symptom relief, while the outcome of the therapy may vary.
Summary
Menetrier's Disease presents significant difficulties in both diagnosis and treatment. This review outlines the clinical features, classification, diagnostic approaches, available treatment options, and prognosis for healthcare professionals and researchers seeking to understand this disease better. Better understanding of Menetrier's Disease is crucial to improve patient care and explore new, potential therapeutic avenues.
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| spelling | doaj.art-12de7c385b774952b92faddb50def8f32024-01-06T11:51:50ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062024-01-015110.12775/JEHS.2024.51.005Menetrier's disease - press review and summary of current knowledgeSzymon Markowiak0Marta Wardęszkiewicz1Wiktoria Jabłońska2Amelia Kasprzak3Maciej Świercz4Monika Truchta5Aleksandra Mańkowska6Agata Kolano7Anna Pejas8Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1 of the Medical University of Lodz located at 22 Kopcińskiego St., 90-153 LodzMilitary Medical Academy Memorial Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz – Central Veteran Hospital located at 113 Żeromskiego St., 90-549 LodzMilitary Medical Academy Memorial Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz – Central Veteran Hospital located at 113 Żeromskiego St., 90-549 LodzMilitary Medical Academy Memorial Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz – Central Veteran Hospital located at 113 Żeromskiego St., 90-549 LodzKarol Jonscher Municipal Medical Center located at 14 Milionowa St., 93-113 LodzCentral Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz located at ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213 LodzCentral Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz located at ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213 LodzMilitary Medical Academy Memorial Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz – Central Veteran Hospital located at 113 Żeromskiego St., 90-549 LodzIndependent Public Healthcare Center in Mlawa located at 1 A. Dobrskiej St., 06-500 Mlawa Introduction Menetrier's Disease is a rare and mysterious stomach disorder characterised by giant gastric folds, excessive mucus production, and protein loss. This comprehensive research article examines Menetrier's Disease, focusing on its clinical features, diagnosis, and available treatment options. The article aims to provide a complete understanding of Menetrier's Disease, fill the knowledge gap, and encourage improved clinical management. Description of the State of Knowledge Menetrier's Disease is a rare condition, and its cause is still unknown, though it may be linked to previous viral and bacterial infections and increased expression of transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-α). Diagnosis can be established by endoscopic examination and histological analysis of material from a full-thickness mucosal biopsy. Treatment options are limited and concentrated on symptom relief, while the outcome of the therapy may vary. Summary Menetrier's Disease presents significant difficulties in both diagnosis and treatment. This review outlines the clinical features, classification, diagnostic approaches, available treatment options, and prognosis for healthcare professionals and researchers seeking to understand this disease better. Better understanding of Menetrier's Disease is crucial to improve patient care and explore new, potential therapeutic avenues. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/47729Menetrier's Diseasegastric disorderprotein losshypoproteinemic hypertrophic gastropathygiant hypertrophic gastritis |
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| title | Menetrier's disease - press review and summary of current knowledge |
| title_full | Menetrier's disease - press review and summary of current knowledge |
| title_fullStr | Menetrier's disease - press review and summary of current knowledge |
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| title_short | Menetrier's disease - press review and summary of current knowledge |
| title_sort | menetrier s disease press review and summary of current knowledge |
| topic | Menetrier's Disease gastric disorder protein loss hypoproteinemic hypertrophic gastropathy giant hypertrophic gastritis |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/47729 |
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