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Review
. 2018 Sep 12;14(Suppl 2):58.
doi: 10.1186/s13223-018-0287-0. eCollection 2018.

Eosinophilic esophagitis

Stuart Carr  1 , Edmond S Chan  2   3 , Wade Watson  4
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Review

Eosinophilic esophagitis

Stuart Carr et al. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. .

Erratum in

  • Correction to: Eosinophilic esophagitis.
    Carr S, Chan ES, Watson W. Carr S, et al. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2019 Apr 10;15:22. doi: 10.1186/s13223-019-0336-3. eCollection 2019. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2019. PMID: 31007687 Free PMC article.

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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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Images of endoscopic features of EoE. a White exudates Courtesy of Dr. Hien Huynh. b Linear furrows Courtesy of Dr. Hien Huyn. c Linear tear plus concentric rings Courtesy of Dr. Adrian Jones. d Edema, furrows and exudates Courtesy of Dr. Adrian Jones
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Simplified algorithm for the diagnosis and management of EoE [39]. EoE eosinophilic esophagitis, PPI proton pump inhibitor, GERD gastrointestinal reflux disease, HPF high power field, PPI-REE proton pump inhibitor responsive esophageal eosinophilia
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