[Evaluation of the number of enterochromaffin cells in gastric mucosa in subjects with functional dyspepsia].

Unlabelled: Enterochromaffin cells (EC) in gastric mucosa produce of serotonin and melatonin and trough its paracrine activity able to change motoric and secretory function. AIM OF OUR STUDIES: To evaluate the density of enterochromaffin cells in gastric mucosa in subjects with functional dyspepsia.

Material And Methods: The investigations were performed in 50 subjects including 25 subjects with Postprandial Distress Syndrome and 25 subjects with Epigastric Pain Syndrome accordingly to Rome Criteria III.