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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis presenting as ascites and splenomegaly
J Santos1, F Junquera, I de Torres
1Digestive System Research Unit, Hospital General Vall d'Hebron, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain.
European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis can affect areas outside the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms like ascites. Oral steroids effectively treated this patient
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is a rare condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Extraintestinal manifestations of EG are uncommon, making diagnosis and management challenging.
- Eosinophilic ascites, a form of extraintestinal involvement, requires careful consideration in the differential diagnosis.