Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1997;17(6): 827-833.
증례 : 식도위장관 ; 호산구성 소장염 1예 ( Case Reports : Esophagus , Stomach & Intestine ; A Case of Eosinophilic Enteritis )
고승현, 박수헌, 조성원, 임현선, 문건웅, 최황, 김재광, 한준열, 정규원, 선희식, 박두호 (Seung Hyeon Ko, Soo Heon Park, Seong Won Cho, Hyeon Sun Lim, Keon Woong Moon, Hwang Choi, Jae Kwang Kim, Joon Yeol Han, Kyu Won Chung, Hee Sik Sun and Doo Ho Park)
Abstract
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare disorder of the stomach, small intestine and colon, characterized by variable eosinophilic infiltration of the bowel wall and peripheral blood eosinophilia, abnormal gastrointestinal symptoms and signs. The pathogenesis of this dis- ease still remains unknown, but several studies support allergic or immunologic etiology. Considerable variability in clinical presentation depends on the site of the gastrointestinal tract and the depth of bowel wall involvement. Herein we experienced a case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis confined to small intestine presenting progressive weight loss, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Enteroscopic findings showed diffuse multiple nodularity of mucosal folds in small bowel, especially duodenum and proximal jejunum. Jejunal and duodenal biopsy specimen demonstrated marked eosinophilic infiltration. These symptoms and signs were improved within 3 weeks after short course of prednisone therapy. (Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 17: 827- 831, 1997)
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