Menetrier Disease

Department

Internal Medicine

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Title

StatPearls [Internet]

Abstract

Menetrier disease is a rare disorder that is characterized by giant mucosal folds in the proximal part of the stomach, diminished acid secretion, and a protein-losing state with hypoalbuminemia. Other names for Menetrier disease are hypoproteinemic hypertrophic gastropathy and giant hypertrophic gastritis.

This condition is common in middle-aged men. The age group affected is generally between 30 years to 60 years. It is less commonly described in females and children. In adults, the condition is often progressive. The etiopathogenesis of Menetrier disease is not entirely understood. It affects mainly the proximal part of the stomach (body and fundus) and spares the distal portion (antrum).

Publication Date

4-15-2021

Publisher

StatPearls Publishing

PubMed ID

33085301

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