Which complication is specifically associated with chronic atrophic gastritis due to autoimmune etiology?
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Correct answer: Pernicious anemia and Vitamin B12 deficiency
Autoimmune gastritis involves antibodies against parietal cells and intrinsic factor. This leads to oxyntic mucosal atrophy and failure of B12 absorption, resulting in megaloblastic (pernicious) anemia.
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