Eosinophilic gastroenteritis

A rare benign gastrointestinal disease characterized by the presence of abnormal and nonspecific gastro-intestinal (GI) manifestations, associated with an eosinophilic infiltration of the GI tract, which can affect several segments and involve several layers within the GI wall.

Edema

An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin, or in one or more cavities of the body.


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PMID (PMCID)
7872431
 MIXED_SAMPLE Child
Eosinophilic enteritis in northeastern Australia. Pathology, association with Ancylostoma caninum, and implications.
Walker NI, Croese J, Clouston AD, Parry M, Loukas A, Prociv P.
Am J Surg Pathol. 1995;19(3):328-37.
The essential pathology, i.e., edema and eosinophilic infiltration of the gut wall, ascites, and regional lymphadenopathy, was identical to that seen in eosinophilic gastroenteritis.
421648
 FEMALE Adult
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis involving the ileocecal area.
Schulze K, Mitros FA.
Dis Colon Rectum. 1979;22(1):47-50.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis, an idiopathic inflammation of the alimentary canal, is characterized by infiltration of the intestinal wall by eosinophils, massive submucosal edema, and peripheral eosinophilia.