An Overview of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gut and Liver
;
: 590-597, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-55226
ABSTRACT
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune/antigen-mediated esophageal disease affecting both children and adults. The condition is characterized by an eosinophilic infiltration of the esophageal epithelium. Symptoms of esophageal dysfunction include dysphagia, food impaction and symptoms mimicking gastroesophageal reflux disease. Endoscopic examination typically reveals mucosal fragility, ring or corrugated mucosa, longitudinal furrows, whitish plaques or a small caliber esophagus. Histologic findings of >15 eosinophils per high-power field is the diagnostic hallmark of EoE. An elimination diet, topical corticosteroids or endoscopic dilation for fibrostenotic disease serve as effective therapeutic option.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Deglutition Disorders
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Administration, Topical
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Esophagoscopy
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Esophageal Stenosis
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Esophagus
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Feeding Behavior
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Gut and Liver
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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