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.

Lymphadenopathy

Enlargment (swelling) of a lymph node.


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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.