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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: 10 years experience

C M Lee1, C S Changchien, P C Chen

  • 1Department of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Medical College, Taiwan, R.O.C.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|January 1, 1993
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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis, a rare gastrointestinal disorder, often presents with abdominal pain and diarrhea. Steroid therapy is effective in managing symptoms and reducing eosinophil counts, though long-term management may be required.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is a rare condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring invasive procedures and presenting with diverse symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes of eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a cohort of patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of steroid therapy in managing EG.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of eight patients diagnosed with EG.
  • Diagnostic methods included endoscopic biopsies, surgery, barium studies, hypotonic duodenogram, ultrasound, and CT scans.
  • Treatment involved oral corticosteroids.

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Main Results:

  • Common symptoms included abdominal pain (100%), diarrhea (62.5%), and vomiting (62.5%).
  • Hypereosinophilia was a consistent finding (absolute eosinophil count 1,337-21,787/cm3).
  • Steroid therapy led to symptom resolution and normalization of eosinophil counts in most patients within weeks, though long-term steroid use or relapse occurred in some.

Conclusions:

  • Eosinophilic gastroenteritis requires a high index of suspicion due to its varied presentation.
  • Corticosteroids are an effective treatment for eosinophilic gastroenteritis.
  • Long-term follow-up is important to monitor for remission, maintenance therapy needs, or potential complications like intestinal perforation.