and corpus gastric pathology are associated with lower serum ghrelin.

Aim: To evaluate the association of (), genotype, and type of gastric pathology with ghrelin, leptin and nutritional status.

Methods: Fasted dyspeptic adults (18-70 years) referred for an upper digestive endoscopy were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Height and weight were assessed for body mass index (BMI) calculation.