Gastric mucosa showing moderate infiltration by lymphocytes and plasma cells. Lymphocytes aggregate in some foci forming lymphoid follicles. Neutrophils are seen infiltrating glands thus indicating activity. H. pylori characteristic forms are seen colonizing glands. Areas of intestinal metaplasia are noted., No evidence of atypia or malignancy. Since cytotoxin-producing H. pylori are capable of inducing complications, their serological detection is recommended.
Panerythema of gastric mucosa.
Soft tissue fragments collectively measuring 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm, totally embedded.
Stomach, endoscopic biopsy: