Eosinophillic Gastroenteritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Eosinophilic infiltration and oedema of any part of the GI mucosa, gastric antrum and proximal SI are usually involved
2
Q
What conditions are associated with eosinophillic gastroenteritis?
A
Asthma
Eczema
Urticaria
3
Q
Who gets eosinophilic gastroenteritis?
A
People in their 20s
4
Q
How does it present?
A
Abdo pain Nausea Vomiting Upper GI bleed Peripheral eosinophilia
5
Q
How is it diagnosed?
A
Endoscopic biopsy
Radiology can demonstrate mass lesions
6
Q
Treatment?
A
Corticosteroids for widespread infiltration
Especially for peripheral eosinophilia
