Secondary Achalasia by Eosinophilic Esophagitis / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
; : 198-202, 2002.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Idiopathic eosinophilic esophagitis is a part of disorders that comprise eosinophilic gastroenteritis, a condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract. Its clinical feature depends on the type of layer and location involved. A 56-year-old man presented with dysphagia and abdominal pain. Endoscopic ultrsonography and esophageal manometry showed definite smooth muscle hypertrophy of the esophagus and vigorous achalasia like motility disturbance. We report a case of eosinophilic eosphagitis that resolved by steroid treatment, with a review of relevant literatures.
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Main subject:
Deglutition Disorders
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Esophageal Achalasia
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Abdominal Pain
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Eosinophils
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Esophagus
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Gastroenteritis
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Hypertrophy
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Manometry
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Year:
2002
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Article