What does antral mucosa mean?

What does antral mucosa mean?

Definition: The antral mucosa (Synonym: pyloric mucosa) is the mucosa found in the gastric antrum. Its characteristic feature is presence of coiled and branching antral glands. These are lined by mucus cells that are interspersed with endocrine cells (chiefly G and D types), and a few parietal cells.

What is antral erythema?

Erythematous means redness. So, having erythematous mucosa means the inner lining of your digestive tract is red. Erythematous mucosa isn’t a disease. It’s a sign that an underlying condition or irritation has caused inflammation, which has increased blood flow to the mucosa and made it red.

What does abnormal mucosa mean?

Gastric epithelial dysplasia occurs when the cells of the stomach lining (called the mucosa) change and become abnormal. These abnormal cells may eventually become adenocarcinoma, the most common type of stomach cancer.

Why does antral erosion occur?

They’re usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the bacteria H. pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach acids. Peptic ulcers are a fairly common health problem.

Is antral gastritis is curable?

Antral gastritis can be cured in most cases. Treatment will depend on the cause. Determining what’s triggering antral gastritis is the first step in identifying a cure. For example, for some, reducing alcohol and overuse of NSAID intake may heal gastritis and subsequently cure it.

How long does antral gastritis take to heal?

Acute gastritis lasts for about 2-10 days. If chronic gastritis is not treated, it may last from weeks to years.

What is stomach mucosa?

The gastric mucosa is the mucous membrane layer of the stomach, which contains the glands and the gastric pits. In humans, it is about 1 mm thick, and its surface is smooth, soft, and velvety. It consists of simple columnar epithelium, lamina propria, and the muscularis mucosae.

What causes mucosal inflammation?

It usually occurs at the mucous lining of the MOUTH, the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT or the airway due to chemical irritations, CHEMOTHERAPY, or radiation therapy (RADIOTHERAPY).