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Idiopathic eosinophilic esophagitis

K M Vitellas1, W F Bennett, J G Bova

  • 1Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus 43210.

Radiology
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
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Idiopathic eosinophilic esophagitis (IEE), often linked to allergic disorders and peripheral eosinophilia, commonly causes dysphagia. Steroid treatment offers rapid symptom relief for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology
  • Allergy

Background:

  • Idiopathic eosinophilic esophagitis (IEE) and idiopathic eosinophilic gastroenteritis (IEG) are distinct but potentially related conditions.
  • Esophageal symptoms, particularly dysphagia, are common in patients with IEE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify clinical, radiographic, endoscopic, manometric, and therapeutic similarities in patients with IEE, alone or with IEG.
  • To highlight key diagnostic indicators and treatment outcomes for IEE.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 13 patients diagnosed with IEE, with or without IEG.
  • Analysis of clinical, radiographic, endoscopic, manometric, and therapeutic data.

Main Results:

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  • Dysphagia was the predominant symptom in all patients.
  • Allergic disorders (77%) and peripheral eosinophilia (92%) were frequently observed.
  • Proximal esophageal strictures were the most common esophageal abnormality found.

    • Conclusions:

    • IEE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of dysphagia, especially in patients with allergic disorders and peripheral eosinophilia.
    • Concurrent IEG may be present in patients with IEE.
    • Prompt diagnosis and steroid treatment lead to rapid clinical remission in most IEE patients.