The presence of lymphoid aggregates with germinal centers in a gastric biopsy is highly suggestive of:
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Correct answer: H. pylori infection
Chronic H. pylori infection can induce the formation of mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT). The presence of lymphoid follicles is a helpful histological clue for the presence of the organism.
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