Presentation
Case presentation A four month infant was admitted to the emergency department for an episode of melena. [ijponline.biomedcentral.com]
Presents more than 1,200 optimally sized multi-modality clinical images to help you recognize the characteristic appearance of both common and uncommon GI disorders. [books.google.com]
A case of eosinophilic gastritis that presented with a gastric mass and simulated a malignancy is described. The patient underwent a gastric resection, developed a recurrence and then had a spontaneous remission. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Our case demonstrates that patients with uncharacteristic abdominal pain who are unresponsive to conventional treatment, rare illnesses like eosinophilic gastritis should be considered. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Clinical: Abdominal pain.[1] May mimic a gastric tumour.[2] Gross +/-Snakeskin appearance. DDx: Portal hypertensive gastropathy. [librepathology.org]
I recently discovered that peanuts in any amount also result in nausea and stomach pain, though that episode never escalated to vomiting. [inspire.com]
"Whether it is the daily physical pain of nausea, stomachaches and headaches or the emotional pain of watching everyone around me either eating or talking about food, this disease takes a toll on my life. You never get used to it. [sciencedaily.com]
We present the case of a young man with EG who presented with relapsing severe abdominal pain and enteropathy with protein loss. CASE PRESENTATION A 22 year old man presented to our emergency department with severe abdominal pain. [emj.bmj.com]
- Weight Loss
We report the case of a 59-year-old male patient with a 3-week history of post-prandial vomiting with malnutrition and weight loss. An abdominopelvic CT showed a gastric outlet obstruction with diffuse wall thickening, as with linitis plastica. [newnonmun.com]
A 68-year-old man admitted to hospital due to diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and weight loss started two weeks ago. Hypereosinophilia were determined. Serum immunoglobulin E level was high. [semanticscholar.org]
Signs : chronic vomiting, often weight loss, hematemesis. Diagnosis : histopathology of gastric mucosa. Persistent circulating eosinophilia. Treatment : prednisolone initially, dietary for long term control. Anthelmintics to rule out parasitism. [vetstream.com]
Vomiting Nausea (upset stomach) Trouble eating (such as: loss of appetite, problems swallowing, refusal to eat, eating slowly, not eating enough) Hard to gain weight Poor growth and weight loss Stomach pain Anemia (low red blood cell counts) Fatigue [cincinnatichildrens.org]
- Anemia
Therefore, we recommend early endoscopic evaluation in patients with unexplained anemia or uncomplicated reflux symptoms. Keywords: Anemia, eosinophil, gastritis [pediatrics.or.kr]
The first included 6 randomly selected patients from the series of 93 patients with AEG without anemia and/or hypoalbuminemia. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]
Definition / general Usually children or young adults with vomiting, diarrhea, protein losing enteropathy, food sensitivity, growth failure Also allergic history, anemia, blood eosinophilia, increased serum IgE Stomach most common site, but primary eosinophilic [pathologyoutlines.com]
These may include: Medicine to reduce stomach acid Iron pills to treat anemia caused by lack of nutrient absorption or proteins Medicine to manage allergies or asthma may also be needed. [lahey.org]
In children and adolescents, growth retardation, failure to thrive, and anemia may also be observed. [orpha.net]
- Fever
A 3-year-old girl presented with multiple episodes of vomiting, fever, and hematemesis for the past 2 months. Except for hemoglobin, her rests of the laboratory tests were unremarkable. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Tick-borne infectious diseases include Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), and Japanese spotted fever. Rickettsial pox and scrub typhus are mite-borne infectious diseases. [kiss.kstudy.com]
Atopy (asthma, hay fever or eczema) is present in a subset of patients. Food allergies are common. [rarediseases.org]
- Swelling
Medicines may include those that reduce swelling and decrease the immune system, like steroids. Patients may also need help with meeting their nutrition needs and goals. [cincinnatichildrens.org]
[…] your child’s chances of EG include: Genetic problems Family members with allergies or asthma Food allergies Seasonal allergies Atopic dermatitis Other eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases Symptoms Symptoms may include: Severe belly pain Abdominal swelling [lahey.org]
Mucosal EGE (the most common sub-type) is characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea (with or without hemorrhage), dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and symptoms of protein losing enteropathy (e.g. swelling and edema). [orpha.net]
Individuals with severe disease may also develop blood in their stool, poor growth, and swelling of the extremities. [allergyexpert.us]
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
Case: An 8-year-old boy presented to our clinic with a 6-month history of intermittent vomiting. Other than vomiting episodes once or twice a month, he had no other GI symptoms. [pediatrics.or.kr]
A 3-year-old girl presented with multiple episodes of vomiting, fever, and hematemesis for the past 2 months. Except for hemoglobin, her rests of the laboratory tests were unremarkable. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
I recently discovered that peanuts in any amount also result in nausea and stomach pain, though that episode never escalated to vomiting. [inspire.com]
Herein we report the case of a 65-year-old North Korean defector who presented with nausea and vomiting for 1 year. [kci.go.kr]
Definition / general Usually children or young adults with vomiting, diarrhea, protein losing enteropathy, food sensitivity, growth failure Also allergic history, anemia, blood eosinophilia, increased serum IgE Stomach most common site, but primary eosinophilic [pathologyoutlines.com]
- Abdominal Pain
Our case demonstrates that patients with uncharacteristic abdominal pain who are unresponsive to conventional treatment, rare illnesses like eosinophilic gastritis should be considered. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Clinical: Abdominal pain.[1] May mimic a gastric tumour.[2] Gross +/-Snakeskin appearance. DDx: Portal hypertensive gastropathy. [librepathology.org]
The patient’s abdominal pain and recent weight loss prompted his admission for serial abdominal examinations and urgent investigation. An abdominal sonogram was normal. [emj.bmj.com]
- Nausea
I recently discovered that peanuts in any amount also result in nausea and stomach pain, though that episode never escalated to vomiting. [inspire.com]
Herein we report the case of a 65-year-old North Korean defector who presented with nausea and vomiting for 1 year. [kci.go.kr]
EG presents with recurrent nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. EG is diagnosed by endoscopy and biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Food allergy may play a role in EG. [flatironallergy.com]
After an initial dose of steroids, she clinically improved significantly, her abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting improved, and she tolerated her diet. [karger.com]
Symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, severe vomiting, difficulty swallowing, and, at times, obstruction. [elecare.com]
- Dyspepsia
[…] in the initial evaluation of patients with dyspepsia. [consultant360.com]
For eosinophilic gastroenteritis, 0.4% and 8.6% had functional dyspepsia and IBS codes, respectively, and for eosinophilic colitis, 1.2% had concomitant functional dyspepsia and 13.4% had concomitant IBS. [journals.lww.com]
Dyspepsia due to eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Dig Dis Sci1997;42:2327–32. ↵ Muller MJ, Sewell GS. Coexistence of eosinophilic gastroenteritis and Helicobacter pylori gastritis: causality versus coincidence. Dig Dis Sci2001;46:1784–6. [gut.bmj.com]
Changes in clinical symptoms as measured by the Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment tool. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] Change in symptoms from pre- to post-treatment with dupilumab or placebo as measured by the Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment (SoDA) tool. [clinicaltrials.gov]
Mucosal EGE (the most common sub-type) is characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea (with or without hemorrhage), dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and symptoms of protein losing enteropathy (e.g. swelling and edema). [orpha.net]
- Abdominal Tenderness
Physical examination revealed only mild diffuse epigastric and abdominal tenderness, and no signs of systemic vasculitis or connective tissue disease were present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
A physical examination was unremarkable except for a hyperactive bowel sound and diffuse abdominal tenderness. [emj.bmj.com]
Two days after his admission, he developed sudden severe abdominal pain and was found to have severe tenderness and rigidity on abdominal exam. [saudijgastro.com]
Skin
- Eczema
Eosinophilic gastritis can be diagnosed with greater confidence when there is a history of allergic disease, such as asthma, food intolerance, and atopic eczema (70% of cases), and there is a peripheral blood eosinophilia (60,84). [humpath.com]
Atopy (asthma, hay fever or eczema) is present in a subset of patients. Food allergies are common. [rarediseases.org]
People with EG often have other allergic conditions such as rhinitis (runny nose), asthma and / or eczema (skin rashes). In many cases, it is not known what causes EG. [cincinnatichildrens.org]
- Dermatitis
Like other EGIDs, EG might be associated with other atopic conditions such as food allergies, asthma and atopic dermatitis. What are the causes of Pediatric Eosinophilic Gastritis (EG)? It is suspected that food most often triggers EG inflammation. [childrens.com]
Evaluation of the staphylococcal exotoxins and their specific IgE in childhood atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1999;104:441-6. [ncchd.go.jp]
특정장기와의 관련 피부및 피하조직 장애(skin and subcutaneous disorders) - 아토피성 피부염(atopic dermatitis - eczema), 수포성 유천포창(bullous pemphigold), 포진성 피부염(dermatitis herpetiformis), 약물에 의한 손상(drug-induced leisons), 두드러기(urticaria), 호산구성 지방층염(eosinophilic panniculitis), 구강점막의 [m.blog.naver.com]
Risk Factors Factors that may increase your child’s chances of EG include: Genetic problems Family members with allergies or asthma Food allergies Seasonal allergies Atopic dermatitis Other eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases Symptoms Symptoms may [lahey.org]
Past medical history revealed no previous hospitalizations, history of asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and food allergy. Physical examination revealed a well-appearing young gentleman, not pale or jaundiced. [sjmms.net]
Neurologic
- Irritability
Eosinophils causing injury in the context of symptoms consistent with EG Findings: Endoscopy may show erosions or irritated areas of the stomach Biopsy: Eosinophils invading the stomach. Biopsy may show chronic inflammation. [apfed.org]
Having too many eosinophils can cause injury and irritation to the stomach. EG affects people of all ages. People with EG often have other allergic conditions such as rhinitis (runny nose), asthma and / or eczema (skin rashes). [cincinnatichildrens.org]
It may mimic peptic ulcer, intestinal obstruction, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease. [bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com]
Workup
On initial workup, the diagnosis was missed. However the diagnosis was established after subsequent work up in Gastroenterology clinic. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Secondary (reactive) eosinophilic gastritis caused by cerebral sparganosis was suspected after a workup that included brain magnetic resonance imaging, cerebrospinal fluid tapping, and gastric mucosal biopsy. [kci.go.kr]
Provides all the necessary tools to make a comprehensive diagnostic workup including data from ancillary techniques and molecular findings whenever appropriate. [books.google.com]
Serum
- Eosinophils Increased
The increased number of eosinophils can damage the heart, lungs, liver, skin, and nervous system. [msdmanuals.com]
When triggered by allergies, infection, or cancer, eosinophils increase in number and become active. In the short-term, this response is important and effective in ridding the body of intruders. [badgut.org]
As eosinophils normally increase in response to parasites, this would likely not be an effective therapy for eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs). [cincinnatichildrens.org]
Eosinophilia —An abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. [healthofchildren.com]
Microbiology
- Helicobacter Pylori
Epithelial cytotoxicity, immune responses, and inflammatory components of Helicobacter pylori gastritis. Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl 1994;205:11-21. 8. Crabtree JE. Gastric mucosal inflammatory responses to Helicobacter pylori. [jdeonline.in]
To date, only two cases have reported the coexistence of Helicobacter pylori gastritis and eosinophilic gastroenteritis. [gut.bmj.com]
Anticardiolipin antibodies in children with Helicobacter pylori infection. Helicobacter. 2015;20(6):418–421. Huang B., Chen Q. Xie et al. [nogr.org]
We also investigated the eosinophil content in gastric biopsies from normal controls (matched for age, sex, and zip code), from patients with Helicobacter pylori gastritis, and patients with Crohn's disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
pylori 3 Medikal aktif gastrit active gastritis 4 Medikal akut nekrotizan gastrit acute necrotizing gastritis 5 Medikal helikobakter pilori kronik aktif gastrit helicobacter pylori chronic active gastritis 6 Medikal alkalen reflü gastrit alkaline reflux [tureng.com]
Treatment
The symptoms disappeared just after beginning steroid treatment. After 7 days of steroid treatment, the eosinophil count decreased to 7.1%. It was important to judge the necessity of surgical treatment at that time. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
1 A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Use of Oral Cromolyn Sodium for the Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Completed NCT02371941 Phase 4 oral cromolyn sodium;Placebo 2 Budesonide Versus Fluticasone for Treatment of Eosinophilic [malacards.org]
Researchers found that treatment emergent adverse events were similar between the two groups, and the most common adverse events in the treatment group were mild-to-moderate infusion-related reactions at the first infusion only. [healio.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis With treatment, prognosis is good with full resolution of symptoms in spite of a possible relapsing course. [orpha.net]
LM DDx chronic gastritis, Helicobacter gastritis, Crohn's disease - see inflammatory bowel disease and the stomach, eosinophilic myeloproliferative neoplasm, eosinophilic gastroenteritis Site stomach Symptoms +/-abdominal pain Prevalence very rare Prognosis [librepathology.org]
Treatment: Avoid known food allergens or triggers Systemic Steroids (prednisone) Elemental diet (avoid all food protein and obtain all nutrition from a special formula) Iron supplementation if iron deficient Prognosis: Depends on response to treatment [apfed.org]
Prognosis : reasonable. Pathogenesis Etiology Unknown. Immune-mediated disease associated with dietary factors or parasites. Pathophysiology Eosinophilic infiltration, usually in mucosa but can affect other layers of stomach. [vetstream.com]
Etiology
The disease is highly responsive to dietary restriction therapies in children, implicating an allergic etiology. Associated EoE is more resistant to therapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
However, etiological emphasis is given to an allergic reaction. Other etiologies suggested are chronic inflammation and foreign body reaction. [ijpmonline.org]
기타언어초록 Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare clinicopathologic entity of unknown etiology with a variety of digestive symptoms. The pathogenesis is poorly understood. [newnonmun.com]
Neurological and mental state Usually normal, depending on etiology. [epilepsy.com]
Epidemiology
Structures every chapter consistently to include Findings, Imaging Modalities, Clinical Presentation, Pathology, Incidence/Prevalence and Epidemiology, What the Referring Physician Needs to Know, Suggested Readings, and Selected Images to make reference [books.google.com]
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: epidemiology, diagnosis and management. Paediatr Drugs. 2002;4(9):563-570. [ Links ] 23. DeBrosse CW, Case JW, Putnam PE, Collins MH, Rothenberg ME. [scielo.org.mx]
[…] isolated, part of spectrum of eosinophilic gastroenteritis or associated with peripheral eosinophilia or reflux esophagitis Patients may have enhanced production of cytokines against both food and environmental allergens ( Dig Dis Sci 2006;51:1934 ) Epidemiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
Epidemiology Available data about the epidemiology of EGE are limited. Although it can affect all ages, the majority of cases occur in adults in the third to the fifth decades of life. [flipper.diff.org]
Pathophysiology
However, little is known about the relationship between precise endoscopic findings and the pathophysiological process responsible for EG. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology Eosinophilic infiltration, usually in mucosa but can affect other layers of stomach. Damage to gastric mucosal barrier may → ulceration. Thickening/granuloma in pyloric region → mechanical outflow obstruction (rare). [vetstream.com]
CURED provides grants support to new and established investigators performing clinical research in any area that is relevant to the etiology or pathophysiology of eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic colitis and other eosinophilic [curedfoundation.org]
[…] may present with dysphagia, food impaction, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea depending on the site of involvement in severely affected children it may result in growth retardation chronic inflammatory disorder of GI wall of undetermined pathophysiology [radiopaedia.org]
Prevention
Prevention There are no current steps to prevent EG because the cause is not clear. References Eosinophilic gastritis. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) website. [lahey.org]
MAINTENANCE AND RELAPSE PREVENTION Although the cessation attempt is relatively straightforward when patients are motivated to quit, data suggest that maintenance strategies and relapse prevention techniques must be considered from the start. [consultant360.com]
Currently, no preventative measures are available for Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Early detection and treatment of the disease are important to prevent the symptoms from becoming too severe/adverse What is the Prognosis of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis [dovemed.com]
Therefore, preventing mite or tick bites is the best way to prevent the diseases. [kiss.kstudy.com]