A Rare Case of Autoimmune Gastritis and Pernicious Anemia Associated with Vitiligo

Abstract

Background: Autoimmune gastritis is a chronic inflammatory condition of gastric mucosa involving fundus and body of stomach. It presents with hypochlorhydria or achlorhydria and pernicious anemia secondary to anti-parietal cell antibody and anti-intrinsic factor antibody respectively. It most commonly occurs in older people. Case Report: Here we present a rare case of autoimmune gastritis and pernicious anemia associated with vitiligo in a young male patient. Conclusion: In evaluating pernicious anemia patient, search for co-existence of any autoimmune disorder even in younger population.