Ménétrier's Disease

Menetrie's disease

Menetrier's disease (syn.: adenopapillomatosis, hypertrophic giant gastritis, tumor-like gastritis, folded gastritis, giant hypertrophy of the gastric mucosa, creeping polyadenoma) is a rare disease characterized by benign hyperplasia (growth) of the gastric mucosa with the formation of folds and warty growths.

The causes of menetria disease are not completely clear. It is assumed that immunity disorders, infections (including Helicobacter pylori infection), and genetic predisposition play a role in its development.

The main symptoms are epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Due to the thickening of the mucous membrane, the production of gastric juice and enzymes is disrupted, which leads to poor digestion and absorption of food.

Diagnosis is based on endoscopy data, which reveals characteristic changes in the gastric mucosa. Differential diagnosis is made with stomach cancer.

Treatment primarily aims to relieve symptoms through diet and medication. In severe cases, surgery may be required. The prognosis depends on the form and stage of the disease. With timely diagnosis and treatment, in most cases it is favorable.

Ménétrier's Disease

Manetrier disease is a rare disease of the stomach, characterized by hypertrophy and proliferation of the connective tissue of its mucous membrane. It occurs predominantly in women and can lead to severe complications, including internal bleeding, ulcers and scarring of the tissue.

Menetria's Disease was allegedly discovered by the French physician Jean-François Menetrie, who described it in 1864. Currently, it is also called adenomatosis gastrapolydiatom (Greek adenomata gastrv - gastritis and Greek polyatoma polyadematopathy), hyperplastic gastritis or adenoid capillary gastritis.

The main symptoms of Menetria disease are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and weight loss. In addition, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and heartburn may occur. Possible complications include bleeding, perforation of the esophagus or stomach, and the development of cancer.

*The most common methods for diagnosing Menetria Disease include gastric endoscopy with biopsy and fluoroscopy.*

Treatment of Menetra Disease is carried out conservatively. Patients are prescribed a diet low in fat, carbohydrates and salt. It is also recommended to avoid drinking alcohol and smoking. Sometimes medications are used to relieve pain. Severe cases may require surgery to remove part of the stomach.