A current clinical overview of atrophic gastritis
Introduction: Atrophic gastritis (AG) is a complex syndrome which arises as a consequence of H. pylori infection or in the context of gastric autoimmunity. It often deserves a benign course but may lead to potentially life-threatening complications: cancer and anemia. This review aims to address traditional and innovative knowledge on this often under-diagnosed disorder. Areas covered: This review covers clinical presentation, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of AG and provides an updated resource for clinicians to get insight into this challenging disorder.