Eosinophilic esophagitis
Abstract Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an atopic condition of the esophagus that has become increasingly recognized over the last 15 years. Diagnosis of the disorder is dependent on the patient’s clinical manifestations, and must be confirmed by histologic findings on esophageal mucosal biopsies...
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doaj-bc499fc7c09544769200bc74b99968f72020-11-25T01:38:31ZengBMCAllergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology1710-14922018-09-0114S211110.1186/s13223-018-0287-0Eosinophilic esophagitisStuart Carr0Edmond S. Chan1Wade Watson2Department of Pediatrics, University of AlbertaDivision of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, University of British ColumbiaDivision of Allergy, Department of Pediatrics, IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie UniversityAbstract Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an atopic condition of the esophagus that has become increasingly recognized over the last 15 years. Diagnosis of the disorder is dependent on the patient’s clinical manifestations, and must be confirmed by histologic findings on esophageal mucosal biopsies. Patients with EoE should be referred to an allergist for optimal management, which may include dietary modifications and pharmacologic agents such as corticosteroids, and for the diagnosis and management of comorbid atopic conditions. Mechanical dilation of the esophagus may also be necessary. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of EoE are discussed in this review.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13223-018-0287-0 |
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Abstract Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an atopic condition of the esophagus that has become increasingly recognized over the last 15 years. Diagnosis of the disorder is dependent on the patient’s clinical manifestations, and must be confirmed by histologic findings on esophageal mucosal biopsies. Patients with EoE should be referred to an allergist for optimal management, which may include dietary modifications and pharmacologic agents such as corticosteroids, and for the diagnosis and management of comorbid atopic conditions. Mechanical dilation of the esophagus may also be necessary. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of EoE are discussed in this review. |
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