Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Chronic ESOPHAGITIS characterized by esophageal mucosal EOSINOPHILIA. It is diagnosed when an increase in EOSINOPHILS are present over the entire esophagus. The reflux symptoms fail to respond to PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS treatment, unlike in GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE. The symptoms are associated with IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to food or inhalant allergens.

Also Known As:

Chronic Esophagitis, Eosinophilic; Esophagitis, Eosinophilic; Chronic Esophagitides, Eosinophilic; Eosinophilic Chronic Esophagitides; Eosinophilic Chronic Esophagitis; Eosinophilic Esophagitides; Esophagitides, Eosinophilic; Esophagitides, Eosinophilic Chronic; Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Chronic

Digestive System Diseases: 1068
- Gastrointestinal Diseases: 6062
  - Gastroenteritis: 4634
    - Esophagitis: 3414
      - Eosinophilic Esophagitis: 1314
  - Esophageal Diseases: 385
    - Esophagitis: 3414
      - Eosinophilic Esophagitis: 1314
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases: 7
- Hematologic Diseases: 3445
  - Leukocyte Disorders: 8
    - Eosinophilia: 9700
      - Eosinophilic Esophagitis: 1314
Immune System Diseases: 4430
- Hypersensitivity: 78126
  - Immediate Hypersensitivity: 2277
    - Eosinophilic Esophagitis: 1314

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