Hasan Leen Z, Vecchio Eric, Wu Qian, Goldenberg Steven A, Rezaizadeh Houman
Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, USA.
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, USA.
Cureus. 2022 Feb 9;14(2):e22073. doi: 10.7759/cureus.22073. eCollection 2022 Feb.
The prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has significantly increased, while, in comparison, eosinophilic gastroenteritis and colitis remain rare entities. The diagnosis and management of eosinophilic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders can be challenging given the non-specific manifestations and variable treatment response. Symptoms refractory to initial therapies (e.g., proton pump inhibitors, dietary modifications, topical steroids) should raise suspicion for distal involvement of the GI tract. In this case report, we describe a patient with EoE with a subsequent diagnosis of eosinophilic colitis and symptom response to systemic corticosteroids. In addition, we review recent updates regarding the management of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.
嗜酸性食管炎(EoE)的患病率显著上升,相比之下,嗜酸性胃肠炎和结肠炎仍然较为罕见。鉴于嗜酸性胃肠道(GI)疾病的非特异性表现和多变的治疗反应,其诊断和管理颇具挑战性。对初始治疗(如质子泵抑制剂、饮食调整、局部类固醇)难治的症状应引起对胃肠道远端受累的怀疑。在本病例报告中,我们描述了一名患有EoE的患者,随后被诊断为嗜酸性结肠炎,并对全身皮质类固醇有症状反应。此外,我们回顾了嗜酸性胃肠道疾病管理的最新进展。