Title : A case report: Menetrier’s disease in a 62-year old filipino male
Abstract:
Menetrier’s Disease is rare type of gastropathy characterized by large gastric folds, reduced acid secretion, and hypoalbuminemia. It may mimic a lot of conditions from inflammatory, infiltrative, to malignant states. The pathophysiology is not clearly understood in adults. This case report described a 62-year old male who presented with epigastric pain, body weakness, and hematemesis. There was noted distended abdomen, ascites, and whole abdominal tenderness. Laboratory findings showed anemia and hypoalbuminemia. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was done revealing hyperplastic gastropathy. Biopsy showed gastric mucosal hyperplasia and chronic active gastritis. Whole abdominal computerized tomography scan revealed gastric mass. Patient was treated medically and refused surgical intervention. This was the first documented case of Menetrier’s Disease in the institution.
Audience Take Away:
- This is a case report on a rare type of gastropathy.
- For patients presenting with the same or similar signs and symptoms, diagnosis of Menetrier’s Disease may be considered.
- Audience will learn the approach, diagnostics, and treatment for Menetrier’s Disease.
