Cytomegalovirus-induced transient protein-losing hypertrophic gastropathy in an immunocompetent adult

Transient protein-losing hypertrophic gastropathy with similarity to Menetr ier's disease is described. Acute infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) coul d be shown to play a causative role. Immunodeficiency was ruled out, The 34 -year-old patient had complete resolution of the disease without antiviral treatment. To our knowledge the present report is the first case of CMV-ass ociated protein-losing hypertrophic gastropathy in an immunocompetent adult . To date, a similar disorder has only been described in children. CMV infe ction should be considered in patients with acute and symptomatic protein l oss of gastrointestinal origin. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.