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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|December 1, 1985
Insights
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis presents in children with varied symptoms. This report details two cases: one with mucosal involvement causing vomiting and aspiration, and another with serosal involvement leading to ascites.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Allergy Immunology
Background:
- Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract.
- It can manifest with diverse clinical presentations depending on the affected layer of the GI tract.
Observation:
- A 14-month-old atopic boy presented with persistent vomiting and aspiration pneumonitis, indicative of mucosal eosinophilic gastroenteritis.
- A 9-year-old boy exhibited eosinophilic ascites, representing serosal involvement of the disorder.
Findings:
- The cases highlight the spectrum of eosinophilic gastroenteritis in children.
- Mucosal and serosal involvement present distinct clinical challenges and manifestations.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis and understanding of the varied presentations are crucial for effective management.
- Further research into the pathogenesis and treatment of eosinophilic gastroenteritis is warranted.
Abstract:
We report two children with eosinophilic gastroenteritis--a 14 month old atopic boy with persistent vomiting and aspiration pneumonitis illustrates the mucosal variety of the disorder, and a 9 year old boy with eosinophilic ascites typifies serosal involvement.