Histopathological Spectrum of Lesions in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Biopsies

Authors

  • Laxman Banstola Department of Pathology, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences
  • Suresh Thapa Gastro-enterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Fewa City Hospital and Research Centre
  • Suresh Poudel Department of Surgery, Fewa City Hospital and Research Centre
  • Buddhi Bahadur Thapa Department of Medicine, Fewa City Hospital and Research Centre
  • Bhoj Raj Neupane Department of Surgery, Fewa City Hospital and Research Centre
  • Krishna Thapa Department of Medicine, Fewa City Hospital and Research Centre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56974/pmjn.18

Keywords:

endoscopy, gastric, esophagitis, metaplasia

Abstract

Introduction: Upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy is regarded as the most essential investigation for gastrointestinal tract (GIT) lesions. It is safe, well tolerated and provides direct visualization of the involved site. The aim of this study is to find out the histopathological pattern of endoscopic biopsies of upper gastrointestinal tract.

Methods: The study is a retrospective observational study, conducted in the Department of Pathology, Fewacity Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara, Nepal. Data collection was done during a 12 month period from April 2020 to March 2021.

Results: Out of 597 upper GI biopsies, 190 (31.82%) patients were males and 407 (68.17%) patients were females. The age of the patients ranged from 10 to 96 years. The site wise distribution of endoscopic biopsies was esophagus and gastro esophageal junction 33 (5.52%), stomach 538(90.11%) and duodenum 26 (4.35%) cases.

Conclusion: Upper GI endoscopy is effective procedure for diagnosis and further management.

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Published

2024-02-16

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 2 (2023): PMJN

Section

Orginal Articles