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.

Eosinophilia

Increased count of eosinophils in the blood.


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PMID (PMCID)
27658607
(5040074)
 MALE Adult
A Case of Ancylostoma ceylanicum Infection Occurring in an Australian Soldier Returned from Solomon Islands.
Speare R, Bradbury RS, Croese J.
Korean J Parasitol. 2016;54(4):533-6.
A 26-year-old male member of the Australian Defense Force presented with a history of central abdominal pain of 4 weeks duration and peripheral eosinophilia consistent with eosinophilic enteritis.
26392801
(4558742)
 OTHER
Eosinophilic ascites: A case report and literature review.
Alsulaiman RM.
J Family Community Med. 2015;22(3):183-5.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by nonspecific GI symptoms, peripheral eosinophilia, and eosinophilic infiltration of the intestinal wall.
25141324
 MIXED_SAMPLE Middle Aged
Unusual presentations of eosinophilic gastroenteritis: two case reports.
Leal R, Fayad L, Vieira D, Figueiredo T, Lopes A, Carvalho R, Dantas-Correa E, Schiavon L, Narciso-Schiavon J.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2014;25(3):323-9.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis has heterogeneous clinical manifestations that depend upon the location and depth of infiltration in the gastrointestinal tract, and eosinophilia may or may not be present.
24081600
 MALE
Eosinophilic enteritis: a rare cause of diarrhoea.
Llado A, Oliveira J, Silva P, Pinheiro S.
BMJ Case Rep. 2013;2013:.
After exclusion of the other causes of eosinophilia, a histological bowel sample analysis revealed marked eosinophilic infiltration of a small bowel mucosal layer which confirmed the suspicion of eosinophilic enteritis.
23904840
(3728613)
 OTHER
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: review of a rare and treatable disease of the gastrointestinal tract.
Mori A, Enweluzo C, Grier D, Badireddy M.
Case Rep Gastroenterol. 2013;7(2):293-8.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare disease of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by crampy abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, and weight loss associated with peripheral eosinophilia leading to eosinophilic infiltrates in stomach and intestine, usually in a patient with a prior history of atopy.
23985469
 FEMALE Infant, Newborn
Neonatal eosinophilic gastroenteritis: possible in utero sensitization to cow's milk protein.
Alabsi HS, Reschak GL, Fustino NJ, Beltroy EP, Sramek JE, Alabsi SY.
Neonatal Netw. 2013;32(5):316-22.
We report a case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis caused by cow's milk protein allergy in a one-day- old infant, who presented with frankly bloody stools associated with massive gastrointestinal and peripheral blood eosinophilia prior to initiation of enteral feedings.
22913863
 MALE Adult
A rare case of spontaneous resolution of eosinophilic ascites in a patient with primary eosinophilic gastroenteritis.
Liao WH, Wei KL, Po-Yen-Lin , Wu CS.
Chang Gung Med J. 2012;35(4):354-9.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare gastrointestinal disorder characterized by nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms, peripheral eosinophilia, and eosinophilic infiltration of the intestinal wall.
22649743
(3356866)
 OTHER
Acute eosinophilic ascites in a middle-aged man.
Bleibel F, Fragoza K, Faller GT.
Case Rep Gastrointest Med. 2012;2012:896523.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare condition characterized by recurrent eosinophilic infiltration of portions of the GI tract and presenting with nonspecific GI symptoms in association with peripheral eosinophilia.
23269887
(3529245)
 MALE Middle Aged
Successful treatment of eosinophilic gastroenteritis with clarithromycin.
Ohe M, Hashino S.
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):451-4.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is an uncommon disease characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract, which is usually associated with abdominal pain, diarrhea, ascites, and peripheral eosinophilia.
24765423
(3981326)
 OTHER
Unusual presentation of eosinophilic enteritis as multiple strictures of small intestine.
Jagtap SV, Nikumbh DB, Kshirsagar AY, Ahuja N.
Clin Pract. 2012;2(1):e24.
Diagnosis of eosinophilic enteritis requires a high index of suspicion and exclusion of various disorders that are associated with peripheral eosinophilia.
22652278
 MIXED_SAMPLE Adult
[Eosinophilic gastroenteritis].
Maamouri N, Guellouz S, Belkahla N, Mohsni B, Naija N, Chouaib S, Chaabouni H, Ben Mami N.
Rev Med Interne. 2012;33(8):421-5.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis should be suspected in patients having gastrointestinal discomfort along with peripheral eosinophilia.
22139488
 MALE
[A case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis with ring-like discoloration in the lower end of the esophagus].
Miyata R, Torimaru H, Shimaoka S, Matsuda A, Tashiro K, Nioh T, Tsukasa K, Nishimata N, Kawabata T, Imamura T, Nagata Y, Niihara T, Hori M, Nishimata Y, Tanaka S, Nishimata H, Tokushige M.
Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2011;108(12):2010-5.
We diagnosed eosinophilic gastroenteritis and his clinical symptoms and eosinophilia improved following starting corticosteroid therapy.
21836658
 FEMALE Adult
[Eosinophilic gastroenteritis with ascites: clinical case report].
Yep Gamarra V, Matos Nova A, Aldave Herrera A.
Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2011;31(2):173-7.
We report a case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis whose main presentation was ascites with peripheral eosinophilia and chronic intermittent diarrhea in a patient with a history of atopy.
19418590
 MIXED_SAMPLE Adult
Unusual presentations of eosinophilic gastroenteritis: case series and review of literature.
Sheikh RA, Prindiville TP, Pecha RE, Ruebner BH.
World J Gastroenterol. 2009;15(17):2156-61.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is an uncommon disease characterized by focal or diffuse eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract, and is usually associated with dyspepsia, diarrhea and peripheral eosinophilia.
19187695
 FEMALE
[Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: a rare case of dyspepsia].
Cabrera H, Trindade e Silva LP.
Acta Med Port. 2008;21(5):511-4.
The authors describe, with a brief thematic review, a case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis presenting as dyspepsia syndrome and mild peripheral eosinophilia.
17427639
(2687602)
 MALE Adult
Eosinophilic enteritis presenting as intussusception in adult.
Shin WG, Park CH, Lee YS, Kim KO, Yoo KS, Kim JH, Park CK.
Korean J Intern Med. 2007;22(1):13-7.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is defined as a disorder that selectively affects the gastrointestinal tract with eosinophil-rich inflammation in the absence of any known causes for eosinophilia.
17258999
 MIXED_SAMPLE Infant, Newborn
Familial dysphagia and eosinophilia.
Zink DA, Amin M, Gebara S, Desai TK.
Gastrointest Endosc. 2007;65(2):330-4.
Twelve patients had EE alone, one had eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) alone, one had EE and EG, and 3 geriatric patients had Schatzki's rings (one with EG and peripheral eosinophilia [PE] and one with PE).
16673749
 MALE Adult
A case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis with severe peripheral eosinophilia.
Mazokopakis E, Vrentzos G, Spanakis E, Tzardi M, Katrinakis G, Diamantis I.
Mil Med. 2006;171(4):331-2.
We report an uncommon case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis involving a patient with a short history of mild upper abdominal pain, severe peripheral eosinophilia (absolute eosinophil count of > 5,000 cells per microL), and ascites.
16673749
 MALE Adult
A case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis with severe peripheral eosinophilia.
Mazokopakis E, Vrentzos G, Spanakis E, Tzardi M, Katrinakis G, Diamantis I.
Mil Med. 2006;171(4):331-2.
A case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis with severe peripheral eosinophilia.
16525206
 FEMALE Adult
Recurrent acute pancreatitis due to eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Case report and literature review.
Lyngbaek S, Adamsen S, Aru A, Bergenfeldt M.
JOP. 2006;7(2):211-7.
The pancreatitis is probably due to duct obstruction, but some cases of eosinophilic gastroenteritis have pancreatic tissue eosinophilia.