Nodularity-like appearance in the cardia: novel endoscopic findings for Helicobacter pylori infection

Background and study aims Helicobacter pylori-associated nodular gastritis, which is associated with follicular lymphoid hyperplasia, is mainly recognized in the antrum. However, we have also observed nodularity-like appearance in the cardia. This study aimed to investigate the clinical significance of cardiac nodularity-like appearance in H. pylori-associated gastritis. Patients and methods Patients who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy and...