Radiographic abnormalities in eosinophilic esophagitis.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1985
Abstract
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is an unusual condition of unknown cause in which there is eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract usually accompanied by a peripheral eosinophilia. Rarely, it can also involve the esophagus. Recently, the authors have encountered 3 cases of eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus. All patients had a strong history of allergies. Two of our patients have had upper esophageal strictures, as have 2 other previously reported cases. This appears to be the most common manifestation. One patient had polypoid lesions of the esophagus as well as of the rest of the gastrointestinal tract. Motility disturbances may also be present. Although steroid treatment may be beneficial, the esophageal strictures usually require mechanical dilatation to relieve submucosal fibrosis. This entity should be considered in any patient who has an esophageal disorder in the presence of either a strong history of allergy or peripheral eosinophilia.
Volume
10
Issue
4
First Page
321
Last Page
324
ISSN
0364-2356
Published In/Presented At
Feczko, P. J., Halpert, R. D., & Zonca, M. (1985). Radiographic abnormalities in eosinophilic esophagitis. Gastrointestinal radiology, 10(4), 321–324. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01893121
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
4054495
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article