DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF AGE-RELATED NORMAL AND PATHOLOGICAL SIGNS IN STOMACH RADIOGRAPHY
Keywords:
Gastric radiography, age-related changes, differential diagnosis, mucosal folds, gastric tone, peristalsis, functional disorders, gastric pathology, pediatric radiology, geriatric radiology.Abstract
This article analyzes the age-dependent normal and pathological radiographic features of the stomach and provides a systematic approach to differential diagnosis. Normal anatomical variations in infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly are compared with characteristic radiographic signs of common gastric disorders, including gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux, functional dysmotility, and gastric neoplasms. Age-specific radiographic markers such as stomach configuration, mucosal fold patterns, peristaltic activity, gastric tone, and contrast evacuation times are reviewed. A diagnostic framework is proposed to distinguish physiological age-related changes from true pathology. The findings contribute to improving diagnostic accuracy in radiology and gastroenterology, preventing misinterpretation, and guiding clinical decision-making.
