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[Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: two cases report]
J F Alvarez García1, M T Sánchez Sánchez, M Chiquero Palomo
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Complejo Hospitalario de Cáceres, Hospital San Pedro de Alcántara, Cáceres.
Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|October 13, 2004
Summary
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis, a rare condition with eosinophil infiltration in the intestinal wall, typically presents with peripheral eosinophilia. Two cases showed excellent response to steroid therapy, highlighting a key treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare gastrointestinal disorder.
- It involves eosinophilic infiltration of the intestinal wall layers.
- Symptoms vary based on the location and depth of infiltration.
Observation:
- Peripheral eosinophilia is a common characteristic.
- Diagnosis relies on histopathological examination.
- Two distinct cases of eosinophilic gastroenteritis were observed.
Findings:
- Both reported cases demonstrated a significant positive response to steroid therapy.
- Steroids appear to be an effective treatment modality.
Implications:
- These findings suggest steroids are a viable therapeutic option for eosinophilic gastroenteritis.
- Further research into steroid efficacy in managing this rare condition is warranted.