Eosinophilic esophagitis （EE） is the most frequent con- dition found in a group of gastrointestinal disorders called eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases. The hypo- thetical pathophysiological mechanism is related...Eosinophilic esophagitis （EE） is the most frequent con- dition found in a group of gastrointestinal disorders called eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases. The hypo- thetical pathophysiological mechanism is related to a hypersensitivity reaction. Gastroesophageal reflux dis- ease-like complaints not ameliorated by acid blockade or occasional symptoms of dysphagia or food impac- tion are likely presentations of EE. Due to its unclear pathogenesis and unspecific symptoms, it is difficult to diagnose EE without a strong suspicion. Although histo- togical criteria are necessary to diagnosis EE, there are some characteristic endoscopic features. We present the case of a healthy 55-year-old woman with dyspha- gia and several episodes of esophageal food impaction over the last six months. This case report stresses the most distinguishing endoscopic findings-mucosa rings, white exudative plaques and linear furrows-that can help in the prompt recognition of this condition.展开更多
文摘Eosinophilic esophagitis （EE） is the most frequent con- dition found in a group of gastrointestinal disorders called eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases. The hypo- thetical pathophysiological mechanism is related to a hypersensitivity reaction. Gastroesophageal reflux dis- ease-like complaints not ameliorated by acid blockade or occasional symptoms of dysphagia or food impac- tion are likely presentations of EE. Due to its unclear pathogenesis and unspecific symptoms, it is difficult to diagnose EE without a strong suspicion. Although histo- togical criteria are necessary to diagnosis EE, there are some characteristic endoscopic features. We present the case of a healthy 55-year-old woman with dyspha- gia and several episodes of esophageal food impaction over the last six months. This case report stresses the most distinguishing endoscopic findings-mucosa rings, white exudative plaques and linear furrows-that can help in the prompt recognition of this condition.
