Gastric mucosal precancerous lesions in <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>-infected pediatric patients in central China: A single-center, retrospective investigation

Abstract

In children and adolescents, gastric mucosal precancerous lesions occurred in 4.33% of <i>H. pylori-</i>infected patients in central China. These cases included atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia, and dysplasia. The data revealed an obvious critical issue requiring future investigation and intervention for this population group.