Authors: Massironi S, Dispinzieri G, Rossi A, Cristoferi L, Lenti MV, Gerussi A, Elvevi A, Carbone M, Bonfichi A, Di Sabatino A, Danese S, Invernizzi P.
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1628478
Abstract Summary
Patients with autoimmune liver diseases show a notable overlap with autoimmune gastritis, particularly those with primary biliary cholangitis. In this study of 104 patients, 22% tested positive for anti-parietal cell antibodies, with 91% showing histological confirmation of gastric disease and high rates of intestinal metaplasiaโa precancerous condition requiring surveillance.
Why Brain? ๐ง
Patients with autoimmune liver diseases, especially primary biliary cholangitis, show high rates of autoimmune gastritis (22% positive antibodies, 91% confirmed). Screening may enable early detection.
Study Limitations:
Study limitations were not specified in the abstract.
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