Phrathep Davong D, Mohammed Marc R, Herson Andrew B, Healey Kevin D, El-Husari Ali, Herman Michael
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, USA.
Medicine, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem, USA.
Cureus. 2023 Aug 22;15(8):e43919. doi: 10.7759/cureus.43919. eCollection 2023 Aug.
Eosinophilic duodenitis is an inflammation of the duodenum, characterized by an abundance of eosinophils, typically triggered by hypersensitivity reactions. Typically, recurrent abdominal pain with eosinophilic duodenitis is rare in individuals without a history of atopic conditions like asthma. Here, we present the case of a 62-year-old man who experienced recurrent upper abdominal pain for 12 months and unintended weight loss for the past six months. The patient reported no allergies to food, drugs, or the environment, and has no history of other atopic conditions. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with biopsy of the duodenum and stomach revealed 32 eosinophils per high-power field (HPF), which is mild. Skin prick testing yielded negative results. Following initial treatment with H2 inhibitors, proton pump inhibitors, and budesonide for a total of 12 weeks, the patient reported an improvement in symptoms and subsequent weight gain. This report emphasizes a rare case of eosinophilic duodenitis in a nonatopic individual with a successful treatment regimen. His quality of life improved with weight gain, resolved abdominal pain, and improved appetite. Although the patient's condition lasted about 12 months, our report showcased the importance of timely clinical diagnosis and appropriate combination therapy to alleviate progressive pain associated with eosinophilic duodenitis.
嗜酸性粒细胞性十二指肠炎症是十二指肠的一种炎症,其特征是有大量嗜酸性粒细胞,通常由过敏反应引发。一般来说,在没有哮喘等特应性疾病病史的个体中,患有嗜酸性粒细胞性十二指肠炎症并伴有反复腹痛的情况较为罕见。在此,我们报告一例62岁男性病例,该患者经历了12个月的反复上腹部疼痛,并在过去6个月中意外体重减轻。患者报告对食物、药物或环境无过敏,且无其他特应性疾病病史。经食管胃十二指肠镜检查(EGD)并对十二指肠和胃进行活检,结果显示每高倍视野(HPF)有32个嗜酸性粒细胞,属于轻度。皮肤点刺试验结果为阴性。在最初使用H2抑制剂、质子泵抑制剂和布地奈德治疗共12周后,患者报告症状有所改善,体重随后增加。本报告强调了一例非特应性个体发生嗜酸性粒细胞性十二指肠炎症的罕见病例以及成功的治疗方案。随着体重增加、腹痛缓解和食欲改善,他的生活质量得到了提高。尽管患者的病情持续了约12个月,但我们的报告展示了及时临床诊断和适当联合治疗对于缓解与嗜酸性粒细胞性十二指肠炎症相关的进行性疼痛的重要性。
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