A Case of Eosinophilic Esophagitis With Food Hypersensitivity.
- Author:
Nam In KIM
1
;
Yunju JO
;
Sang Bong AHN
;
Byoung Kwan SON
;
Seong Hwan KIM
;
Young Sook PARK
;
Sang Hoon KIM
;
Jong Eun JU
Author Information
1. Center for Health Promotion, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eosinophils;
Esophagitis;
Food hypersensitivity;
Withholding treatment
- MeSH:
Adult;
Biopsy;
Deglutition Disorders;
Endoscopy;
Eosinophilic Esophagitis;
Eosinophils;
Esophagitis;
Esophagus;
Food Hypersensitivity;
Humans;
Mucous Membrane;
Skin Tests;
Withholding Treatment
- From:Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
2010;16(3):315-318
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a disorder characterized by isolated eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus with esophageal symptoms. Although some patients with EoE are related to food hypersensitivity, it is hard to identify causative foods. This report describes a case of EoE with dysphagia. A 28-year-old man presented with dysphagia and substernal discomfort for 15 days. He had taken a protein complex for 2 months. Endoscopy showed several linear furrows and multiple mucosal nodularities on the lower and mid esophagus, and the biopsies of esophagus revealed marked eosinophil infiltration in the mucosa. The skin testing for the protein complex was positive. The patient was successfully treated with withholding treatment.
