The histologic detection of Helicobacter pylori in seropositive subjects is affected by pathology and secretory ability of the stomach

ConclusionsThe risk of a negative Giemsa staining finding in seropositive subjects is increased in gastric adenocarcinoma/adenoma specimens and in subjects with a diminished gastric secretory ability with low serum PG II level of <7.45 ng/mL. A false‐negative Giemsa staining finding is common in subjects with adenocarcinoma, and therefore, additional biopsies at different sites should be performed in these subjects.

Source: Helicobacter - February 1, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jun ‐Hyun Kim, Sun‐Young Lee, Sang Pyo Lee, Jeong Hwan Kim, In‐Kyung Sung, Hyung Seok Park, Chan Sup Shim, Hye Seung Han Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research