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Eosinophilic enteritis--a diagnostic dilemma.

J N A Clegg-Lamptey1, Y Tettey, E K Wiredu

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box 4236, Accra.

West African Journal of Medicine
|May 15, 2003
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Eosinophilic enteritis, a rare intestinal allergy, presents diagnostic challenges. This case highlights successful corticosteroid treatment for a postpartum patient with severe symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic enteritis is a rare gastrointestinal disorder with unknown causes, often linked to intestinal allergies.
  • It can mimic various abdominal conditions, complicating diagnosis and leading to delayed treatment.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old woman presented with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and weight loss postpartum.
  • Initial investigations across multiple hospitals were inconclusive, necessitating surgical exploration.

Findings:

  • Laparotomy revealed inflamed small bowel segments.
  • Biopsy confirmed Eosinophilic enteritis, a condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the intestinal wall.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diagnostic difficulty of Eosinophilic enteritis, often requiring invasive procedures.

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  • Corticosteroid therapy, specifically Prednisolone, proved effective in managing the patient's symptoms.