Presentation
At present, no consensus has been reached on the histological criteria required to make the diagnosis, and this makes comparisons between reported cases difficult. [hindawi.com]
Treatment
As no correlation has been shown between colonic eosinophil density and symptoms in older children or adults, it is suggested that treatment should be directed towards alleviation of symptoms and response to treatment assessed clinically rather than by [hindawi.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis is very good after the trigger food is identified [86]. 8. Management After dietary restriction in allergic eosinophilic proctocolitis the number of eosinophils falls to within the normal range within twelve months [87]. [hindawi.com]
Epidemiology
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Pathophysiology
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