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Symptom-based diagnostic approach for eosinophilic esophagitis.
1Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan. yasu@med.osaka-cu.ac.jp.
Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 29, 2020
Summary
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is rising in Japan. A symptom-based diagnostic approach is proposed, analyzing 886 adult cases to better manage this growing condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Immunology
Background:
- Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) prevalence is increasing globally and in Japan.
- Current diagnostic criteria for EoE involve esophageal symptoms and biopsy-confirmed eosinophilia.
- Challenges exist in the diagnostic approach, particularly with varied symptom presentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze symptoms in Japanese adult EoE cases.
- To review the diagnostic approach based on symptom categories and eosinophilia.
- To propose a refined, symptom-based diagnostic strategy for EoE.
Main Methods:
- Literature search for EoE cases in Japan.
- Analysis of symptoms in 886 adult EoE cases.
- Categorization of symptoms into typical, other upper GI, and asymptomatic.
Main Results:
- Dysphagia was the most common typical symptom (53%).
- Other upper GI symptoms were present in 40% of cases.
- A significant 19% of cases presented with asymptomatic esophageal eosinophilia.
Conclusions:
- EoE diagnosis requires careful consideration of diverse symptoms, including asymptomatic cases.
- A symptom-based diagnostic approach is crucial for effective EoE management.
- Refining diagnostic strategies can improve patient outcomes for eosinophilic esophagitis.
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