Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Review Article

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594882426091

• Palavras-chave: eosinophilic esophagitis; digestive endoscopy; biopsy; epidemiology.

• Keywords: eosinophilic esophagitis; digestive endoscopy; biopsy; epidemiology.

• Abstract:

  Eosinophilic esophagitis (EEo) is a chronic, inflammatory, immunological, antigen-mediated esophageal disorder characterized clinically by esophageal symptoms and histologically by an eosinophilic infiltrate demonstrated by biopsy of the esophageal mucosa. It most commonly affects males and individuals with a positive family history of the disease, and affects all age groups. Atopic predisposition is observed, with the majority of patients showing allergic symptoms typical of asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema and IgE-mediated food allergy. The aim of the study is to describe Eosinophilic Esophagitis.