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Had an endoscopy, have mild chronic gastritis. if i had atrophic gastritis, would the report say so?

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Yes, likely it would.

Answered 6/1/2023

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

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Yes, but a pathology report is only good for the particular specimens that were obtained. If any signs of atrophy were seen on these biopsies, it would be reported. Good luck.

Answered 6/6/2023

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A member asked:

Had an endoscopy, have mild chronic gastritis. if i had atrophic gastritis, would the report say so?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

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