Granulomatous gastritis is most commonly associated with which systemic disease in the United States?
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Correct answer: Crohn disease
While many infections can cause granulomas, Crohn disease is the most frequent systemic cause of granulomatous gastritis. Sarcoidosis is another possible but less common non-infectious cause.
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