Abstract
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a disease based on a clinico-pathologic diagnosis which involves a localized eosinophilic inflammation of the esophagus. There has been a significant increase in the incidence of diagnosis of pediatric EoE over the past 10 years due, in part, to a greater recognition of the disease among gastroenterologists, allergists and pathologists. EoE is defined by the presence of 15 or more eosinophils per high-powered field on esophagastroduodenoscopic biopsies isolated to the esophagus associated with characteristic clinical symptoms which do not respond to gastric acid-blockade. While the exact mechanism of EoE is unknown, food allergens are thought to play a significant role. When available, a combination of skin prick and atopy patch testing may be useful when attempting to identify IgE and non-IgE based food allergens in patients with EoE. Effective treatment options include dietary restrictions and various steroid formulations. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for a timely diagnosis and successful treatment strategies in patients with EoE.
Keywords: Eosinophilic esophagitis, EoE
Current Pediatric Reviews
Title: Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Volume: 4 Issue: 4
Author(s): James P. Franciosi, Terri Brown-Whitehorn and Chris A. Liacouras
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Keywords: Eosinophilic esophagitis, EoE
Abstract: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a disease based on a clinico-pathologic diagnosis which involves a localized eosinophilic inflammation of the esophagus. There has been a significant increase in the incidence of diagnosis of pediatric EoE over the past 10 years due, in part, to a greater recognition of the disease among gastroenterologists, allergists and pathologists. EoE is defined by the presence of 15 or more eosinophils per high-powered field on esophagastroduodenoscopic biopsies isolated to the esophagus associated with characteristic clinical symptoms which do not respond to gastric acid-blockade. While the exact mechanism of EoE is unknown, food allergens are thought to play a significant role. When available, a combination of skin prick and atopy patch testing may be useful when attempting to identify IgE and non-IgE based food allergens in patients with EoE. Effective treatment options include dietary restrictions and various steroid formulations. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for a timely diagnosis and successful treatment strategies in patients with EoE.
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Franciosi P. James, Brown-Whitehorn Terri and Liacouras A. Chris, Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment, Current Pediatric Reviews 2008; 4 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339608787407645
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339608787407645 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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