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[Eosinophilic gastroenteritis]
1Medicinsk afdeling A, Rigshospitalet, København.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 8, 1993
Summary
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis can manifest with chronic diarrhea and weight loss. Prompt treatment with prednisolone led to immediate symptom improvement in both described cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Immunology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract.
- It can present with diverse gastrointestinal symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.
Observation:
- Two distinct cases of eosinophilic gastroenteritis are presented.
- Both patients exhibited chronic diarrhea and significant weight loss.
Findings:
- Case 1: Predominant mucosal eosinophilic infiltration with protein-losing enteropathy.
- Case 2: Predominant subserosal eosinophilic infiltration associated with eosinophilic ascites.
- Both cases demonstrated a rapid and positive response to prednisolone therapy.
Implications:
- Highlights the varied clinical presentations of eosinophilic gastroenteritis.
- Underscores the efficacy of corticosteroid therapy in managing this condition.
- Suggests the importance of considering eosinophilic gastroenteritis in patients with unexplained chronic diarrhea and weight loss.