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.

Esophageal stricture

A pathological narrowing of the esophagus that is caused by the development of a ring of scar tissue that constricts the esophageal lumen.


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PMID (PMCID)
12546333
MALE Adult
Montelukast reduces peripheral blood eosinophilia but not tissue eosinophilia or symptoms in a patient with eosinophilic gastroenteritis and esophageal stricture.
Daikh BE, Ryan CK, Schwartz RH.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2003;90(1):23-7.
Montelukast reduces peripheral blood eosinophilia but not tissue eosinophilia or symptoms in a patient with eosinophilic gastroenteritis and esophageal stricture.