Which of the following is true about varioliform gastritis -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., It is characterized by nodules, thickened folds and erosions Varioliform Gastritiso Varioliform gastritis is currently recognized as a special kind of chronic gastritis characterized by nodules, thickened fugal folds and erosions. These features appear to be unusual and different from those seen in chronic gastritiso The frequency of varioliform gastritis rarely exceeds 3% and the diagnosis can be easily made by endoscopic examination.o Very little is known about the etiopathogeny, clinical significance and evolution of this disease. The Role of Helicobacter pylori still remains unknown, although a close relationship between this gastritis and lymphocytic gastritis was suggested to exist over the last few years
It is a type of acute gastritis
It is characterized by nodules , thickened folds and erosions
Diagnosis is difficult to make on endoscopy
It is a common form of gastritis
Benign Gastric Disease