Publications by authors named "Rafal A Abdulhameed"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic gastritis is marked by inflammation of the stomach lining and the study aimed to explore its clinical and pathological factors, focusing on the role of CD117 as a marker for mast cell density (MCD).
- The research was conducted in Iraqi Kurdistan involving 380 patients, analyzing various indicators of gastritis severity and using an antibody to assess CD117 levels.
- The findings showed a significant correlation between Helicobacter pylori-related gastritis and factors like age and MCD, with higher MCD in patients with severe gastritis, while those who underwent treatment exhibited a decrease in MCD, underscoring the need for early diagnosis in areas with high H. pylori rates.
Introduction: Cytokeratins (CKs) have been associated with precancerous and cancerous gastric lesions in patients with Helicobacter pylori-associated chronic gastritis, making them useful for diagnosing epithelial tumors.
Methodology: A retrospective study was conducted utilizing 200 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded gastric biopsy samples collected from the lesser curvature of the stomach. Samples from the control group, patients with H.