A case report of eosinophilic esophagitis accompanying hypereosinophilic syndrome.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Hypereosinophilic syndrome is a blood disorder characterized by the overproduction of eosinophils in the bone marrow with persistent peripheral eosinophilia, associated with organ damage by the release of eosinophilic mediators. Although HES can involve multiple organ systems, GI tract involvement is very rare. Few cases of HES presenting with gastritis or enteritis have been reported worldwide. To date, HES presenting with esophagus involvement has only been reported once. Here, we present a 39-year-old Hispanic female patient with history of HES presenting with complaints of dysphagia and generalized pruritus.
Volume
2012
First Page
683572
Last Page
683572
ISSN
2090-6536
Published In/Presented At
Jawairia, M., Shahzad, G., Singh, J., Rizvon, K., & Mustacchia, P. (2012). A case report of eosinophilic esophagitis accompanying hypereosinophilic syndrome. Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine, 2012, 683572. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/683572
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
22900215
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article