Secondary Achalasia by Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Author:
Ji Wook KIM
1
;
Jong Sook PARK
;
Young Hoon KIM
;
Hwan Yeol KIM
;
Sun Hae LEE
;
Hyun Jun PARK
;
Il Kwun CHUNG
;
Hong Soo KIM
;
Moon Ho LEE
;
Sun Joo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soon Chun Hyang University, School of Medicine, Chonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea. MhoLee@schch.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eosinophilic eosphagitis;
Achalasia;
Eosinophil
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Deglutition Disorders;
Eosinophilic Esophagitis*;
Eosinophils*;
Esophageal Achalasia*;
Esophagus;
Gastroenteritis;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Humans;
Hypertrophy;
Manometry;
Middle Aged;
Muscle, Smooth
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2002;25(4):198-202
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Idiopathic eosinophilic esophagitis is a part of disorders that comprise eosinophilic gastroenteritis, a condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract. Its clinical feature depends on the type of layer and location involved. A 56-year-old man presented with dysphagia and abdominal pain. Endoscopic ultrsonography and esophageal manometry showed definite smooth muscle hypertrophy of the esophagus and vigorous achalasia like motility disturbance. We report a case of eosinophilic eosphagitis that resolved by steroid treatment, with a review of relevant literatures.
