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.

Hematochezia

The passage of fresh (red) blood per anus, usually in or with stools. Most rectal bleeding comes from the colon, rectum, or anus.


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PMID (PMCID)
15906955
(3891414)
 MALE Middle Aged
Visualization of jejunal bleeding by capsule endoscopy in a case of eosinophilic enteritis.
Kim N, Kim JW, Hwang JH, Lee DH, Lee HS, Lee KH, Kim SW.
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(1):63-7.
This hematochezia rapidly disappeared following a high-dose steroid injection, suggesting it was a manifestation of jejunal eosinophilic enteritis.