Small-bowel Capsule Endoscopic Features in Patients with Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Three Case Reports

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Endoscopy
• Pathology

Background:

• Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is a rare gastrointestinal disorder.
• Diagnosis often involves endoscopy, but specific small-bowel capsule endoscopic (SBCE) findings are not well-established.

Observation:

• This study reports SBCE findings in three EGE cases and reviews previous literature.
• The research focuses on identifying characteristic visual markers during SBCE.

Findings:

• The most frequent SBCE findings in EGE patients are multiple areas of erythema (redness) and erosions.
• These lesions are often surrounded by additional redness, indicating inflammation.

Implications:

• SBCE findings of erythema and erosions are significant for diagnosing EGE.
• Incorporating these observations into diagnostic criteria can improve EGE detection rates.