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[Gastroenteritis eosinophilic presenting as colitis with acute abdomen].
E Redondo Cerezo1, J J Moreno Platero, E García Domínguez
1Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Avda. Fuerzas Armadas, 2, 18014 Granada. eredondoc@yahoo.es
Gastroenterologia Y Hepatologia
|January 10, 2001
Summary
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare gastrointestinal condition. This case highlights a rare presentation of acute colitis, successfully treated with steroids.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is a rare condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract.
- While typically affecting the stomach and small intestine, colonic involvement is infrequently reported.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old woman presented with acute abdominal pain and symptoms consistent with acute colitis.
- Initial presentation mimicked acute abdomen, necessitating prompt medical evaluation.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with eosinophilic gastroenteritis manifesting as acute colitis.
- Histopathological examination would reveal characteristic eosinophilic infiltration of the colonic wall.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering EGE in the differential diagnosis of acute colitis.
- Successful management with corticosteroids suggests a potential therapeutic approach for this rare presentation.