Gastroenterology: Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Flashcards

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What is this condition?

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AN inflammatory condition affecting the oesophagus caused by activation of eosinophils within the mucosa and submucosa.

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How can it present?

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Vomiting
discomfort on swallowing
Bolus dysphagia - when food sticks in the upper chest

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It is more common in children with features of…

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Atopy - asthma, eczema, hay fever

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How is it diagnosed?

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Endoscopy - macroscopically linear furrows and trachealization of the oesophagus seen
- microscopically, eosinophilic infiltration

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How is it treated?

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Swallowed corticosteroids in form of fluticasone or viscous budesonide

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