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Author Spotlight: Investigating the Pathophysiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Published on: May 10, 2024
Eosinophilic ascites: an unusual manifestation of eosinophilic gastroenteritis
Wan Feng, Kai Zheng, Hong Shen1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. jiangsutcm@126.com.
Introduction:
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is an uncommon disorder, characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract. Clinical presentations are variable. It depends on the involvement of GI layer. Eosinophilic ascites is a rare presentation of eosinophilic gastroenteritis and is often associated with the serosal form.
Case Presentation:
In this paper, we present a 26-year-old male with EGE who presented with massive hemorrhagic ascites and was successfully treated with steroids.
Conclusion:
The diagnosis of eosinophilic gastroenteritis requires histopathological examination and is often made after the exclusion of other possible causes of eosinophilia. EGE should be considered in a patient with unexplained hemorrhagic ascites.
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