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Inflammatory Causes of Dysphagia in Children

Marisa A Ryan1, Anna Ermarth2

  • 1Pediatric Otolaryngology, Peak ENT Associates, 1055 North 300 West, Suite 401, Provo, UT 84604, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|April 18, 2024
PubMed

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Pediatric dysphagia is often caused by gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Other inflammatory conditions can also cause swallowing problems, necessitating expert consultations for diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Inflammatory Conditions

Background:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are primary inflammatory causes of pediatric dysphagia.
  • Several less common inflammatory conditions can also lead to swallowing difficulties in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the range of inflammatory causes of pediatric dysphagia beyond GER and EoE.
  • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive evaluation for accurate diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common and less prevalent inflammatory conditions affecting pediatric swallowing.
  • Discussion of diagnostic tools including esophagoscopy and instrumental swallow studies.
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary team approach for patient management.

Main Results:

  • Dysphagia can be an early symptom in various inflammatory conditions.
  • The severity of dysphagia may indicate the need for more aggressive treatment of the underlying condition.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires specialized investigations and expert consultations.

Conclusions:

  • A broad differential diagnosis is crucial for pediatric dysphagia.
  • Early identification and multidisciplinary management are key to optimizing outcomes for children with inflammatory-induced swallowing issues.

Keywords:
Auto-immuneEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Idiopathic inflammatory myopathyInflammatoryInflammatory bowel disease (IBD)Pediatric dysphagia

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