[Eosinophilic granuloma of the gastrointestinal tract (author's transl)].

The eosinophilic granuloma of the intestine is a rare disease and is difficult to classify as far as etiology and pathogenesis are concerned. Unexplained, recurrent colicky obstipation and diarrhea accompained by anemia should induce x-ray examination of the small intestine and selective angiography in case of acute bleeding. Therapy with corticosteroids is justified in cases with diffuse involvement of the intestine without stenoses or ulcerations. Otherwise surgical removal of the involved segments with cure the disease, which is always benign.