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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
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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.

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  • Further research into steroid efficacy in managing this rare condition is warranted.