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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis with no peripheral eosinophilia.

M F Kamal, K Shaker, N Jaser

    Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A case of eosinophilic enteritis in a 41-year-old female presented without typical atopy or eosinophilia. The patient responded well to steroid therapy, highlighting atypical presentations of this gastrointestinal disorder.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Immunology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Eosinophilic enteritis is a rare gastrointestinal disorder characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the intestinal wall.
    • It is often associated with atopy and peripheral eosinophilia, though atypical presentations exist.

    Observation:

    • A 41-year-old female presented with a three-year history of intermittent abdominal pain and diarrhea.
    • Notably, she lacked a history of atopy or peripheral eosinophilia.

    Findings:

    • The patient was diagnosed with eosinophilic enteritis based on clinical presentation and likely endoscopic/histopathologic findings (though not detailed in the abstract).
    • She demonstrated a rapid and significant clinical improvement following treatment with steroid therapy.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores that eosinophilic enteritis can occur in patients without the commonly associated features of atopy or peripheral eosinophilia.
    • It highlights the importance of considering eosinophilic enteritis in the differential diagnosis of chronic unexplained abdominal pain and diarrhea, even in atypical cases.
    • Steroid therapy appears effective in managing eosinophilic enteritis, even in patients with unusual clinical profiles.

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