Histopathology
Gastric biopsy
Histopathological examination of gastric mucosa fragments taken by endoscopy, to characterise an inflammatory, precancerous or tumoral lesion.
Indications
Chronic gastritis, Helicobacter pylori detection, metaplasia, dysplasia, gastric adenocarcinoma.
This examination is carried out on medical prescription. The report is sent to the referring physician; the turnaround is specified according to the type of examination.