Predominantly present with difficulty swallowing solids, food getting stuck (impaction), and heartburn.
Often experience feeding refusal, vomiting, abdominal pain, or choking during meals. Download Г€sophagite Г©osinophiles pdf
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), or , is a chronic, immune-mediated disease where white blood cells called eosinophils infiltrate the esophageal lining, typically due to an allergic reaction to food or environmental triggers. It is the leading cause of swallowing difficulties ( dysphagia ) and food impaction in children and young adults. Clinical Presentation Symptoms vary by age and can be intermittent or constant: Predominantly present with difficulty swallowing solids
If left untreated, chronic inflammation can lead to permanent scarring and narrowing (fibrostenosis) of the esophagus. Diagnostic Criteria food getting stuck (impaction)
Diagnosis requires a combination of clinical symptoms and specific biopsy results: