The coeliac stomach: A review of the literature. Issue 6 (June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marsilio, Ilaria; Maddalo, Gemma; Ghisa, Matteo; Savarino, Edoardo Vincenzo; Farinati, Fabio; Zingone, Fabiana
• Is Part Of: Digestive and liver disease. Volume 52:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 615
• Page End: 624
• Publication Date: 2020-06
• Subjects: Coeliac disease -- Chronic gastritis -- Lymphocytic gastritis -- Helicobacter pylori; Digestive organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Liver -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.33005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2020.03.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1590-8658

Abstract

Abstract: Beyond the small intestine, coeliac disease (CeD) may affect other gastrointestinal tracts, including the stomach. However, various studies have reported conflicting results regarding the association between CeD and gastric manifestations. The aim of this study was to analyze the existing literature on gastric involvement in CeD. A literature search was conducted in bibliographic databases of Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Studies reporting the association between CeD and gastric disorders were examined in detail and are fully described in the review. Both in children and adults, a strong correlation between lymphocytic gastritis and CeD was found at CeD diagnosis, and lymphocytic gastritis seemed to improve on a gluten-free diet. Most of the literature described a lower risk of gastritis related to Helicobacter pylori infection in CeD subjects compared to controls. However, due to the discordance among studies in terms of study design and population, a clear association could not be determined. Finally, the relationship between CeD and reflux or dyspepsia has yet to be defined, as well as the association between CeD and autoimmune gastritis. CeD appears to be a multiform entity associated with different gastric disorders with a different degree of relationship. Thus, gastric biopsies should be routinely taken during upper endoscopy in CeD patients.