Eosinophilic jejunitis presenting as intractable abdominal pain
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Author Spotlight: Investigating the Pathophysiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Published on: May 10, 2024
Zeynel Mungan1, Tan Attila1, Yersu Kapran2
1Department of Gastroenterology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey ; Department of Gastroenterology, American Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract:
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is an uncommon disease characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract. The clinical manifestations are related to the layer(s) and extent of the bowel involved. In this paper, we present a case of intractable abdominal pain caused by jejunal submucosal eosinophilic infiltration without mucosal involvement, diagnosed by deep endoscopic biopsies. The patient was successfully treated with steroids without need for surgery for diagnosis or therapy.
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