Autoimmune Gastritis Treated With Mycophenolate Mofetil
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Autoimmune Gastritis Treated With Mycophenolate Mofetil
Abstract
Autoimmune gastritis is an inflammatory condition of the gastric mucosa. We report a 64-year-old woman with chronic abdominal pain of 3-year duration. Endoscopic and histologic evaluation revealed autoimmune pangastritis. The gastritis was partially responsive to steroids but attempts to taper failed, and the patient had no relief from mercaptopurine, adalimumab, budesonide, or hydroxychloroquine. The patient was treated with mycophenolate mofetil which resulted in resolution of symptoms. Endoscopic and histologic examination after mycophenolate therapy showed near complete resolution of active inflammation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of symptomatic autoimmune gastritis successfully treated by mycophenolate mofetil.
© 2020 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American College of Gastroenterology.
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