An Overview of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gut and Liver
;
: 590-597, 2014.
Artigo
em Inglês
| 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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Assunto principal:
Transtornos de Deglutição
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Refluxo Gastroesofágico
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Administração Tópica
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Esofagoscopia
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Corticosteroides
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Estenose Esofágica
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Esôfago
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Comportamento Alimentar
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Esofagite Eosinofílica
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Criança
/
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Gut and Liver
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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