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Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that involves eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.In healthy individuals, the esophagus is typically devoid of eosinophils. [2]
Esophagitis, also spelled oesophagitis, is a disease characterized by inflammation of the esophagus.The esophagus is a tube composed of a mucosal lining, and longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibers.
The prevalence of esophageal inlet patch is between 1% and 12%. [1] Esophageal inlet patches are associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. [3] Although reports are conflicting, some studies have found an association between esophageal inlet patches and Barrett's esophagus. [4]
The percentage of individuals with lymphocytic esophagitis is uncertain. [1] Early studies indicated that the prevalence was 0.1% in adults. [3] However, reports in children indicate a higher prevalence of 8.5%, [10] perhaps suggestive of incidental findings of lymphocytes in endoscopies performed for other reasons. [1]
Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN), black esophagus, or Gurvits syndrome is a rare esophageal disorder. AEN defines itself with dark pigmentation of the esophagus , found during an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy . [ 2 ]
For example, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with reflux esophagitis is treated with proton pump inhibitors. Esophageal rings or strictures may be treated with esophageal dilation. Simple observation may be considered, [5] especially if symptoms are minimal or absent. If symptoms are severe or persistent, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM ...
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG or EGE), also known as eosinophilic enteritis, [1] is a rare and heterogeneous condition characterized by patchy or diffuse eosinophilic infiltration of gastrointestinal (GI) tissue, first described by Kaijser in 1937.
Esophageal candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans. The disease usually occurs in patients in immunocompromised states, including post- chemotherapy and in AIDS .