"It is named after Pierre Ménétrier (1859–1935), a French pathologist who described certain pathologic gastric changes associated with the condition in 1888 3,9."
"It is named after Pierre Ménétrier (1859–1935), a French pathologist who described certain pathologic gastric changes associated with the condition in 1888 3,9."
"Ménétrier's disease associated with gastroduodenal intussusception is rarely documented in the literature 11,12."
"The exact aetiology is not well known. The juvenile form has been linked to cytomegaloviral infection and usually resolves spontaneously. The adult form tends to progress with time 7 and TGF-A activation of the EGFR receptor has been implicated."
"The exact aetiology is not well known. The juvenile form has been linked to cytomegaloviral infection and usually resolves spontaneously. The adult form tends to progress with time 7 and TGF-A activation of the EGFR receptor has been implicated."
"Upper GI fluoroscopy findings include 10:"
"EGFR monoclonal antibody (cetuximab)"
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"Fluoroscopy"
"This is a rare disease with an incidence of"
"Achlorhydria, hypoproteinaemia and oedema comprise the classic triad. It is thought to be caused by protein-losing enteropathy. Acid production may be compromised. Hypoproteinaemia may lead to ascites and pleural effusions. It is also characterised by excessive mucus production 10."