Endoscopic, bioptic, and manometric findings in eosinophilic esophagitis before and after steroid therapy: a case series.

Background And Aim: Eosinophilic esophagitis can be associated with a wide range of endoscopic patterns. The aim of the present case series report is to describe and classify endoscopic appearances before and after corticoid therapy in relation to histopathology and manometry.

Patients And Methods: In 30 patients (m : f, 27 : 3; mean age 36.

Eosinophilic esophagitis in adults, an emerging cause of dysphagia. Description of 9 cases.

Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis is a rare condition mainly affecting children, although the number of cases reported in adults is on the increase. It is characterized by intense infiltration of eosinophilic leukocytes in the esophageal mucosa, without involvement of other sections of the alimentary canal.

Material And Methods: Over the past year, following the performance of endoscopies and biopsies, our service identified nine patients who were diagnosed with suffering from this disorder.