A Case of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis with Ascites
Joint Authors
Caglar, Erkan
Sezgin Caglar, Aslı
Gokturk, Suut
Dobrucali, Ahmet
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare disorder of unknown cause characterized by focal or diffuse eosinophilic infiltration of gastrointestinal tract, especially the stomach and duodenum.
Its clinical presentation depends on which segment of gastrointestinal tract is affected and on the depth of eosinophilic infiltration in the affected segment.
We present a case of a 35-year-old male with abdominal distention for six months.
Laboratory testing revealed elevated eosinophil count and serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels.
In abdominal tomography, ascites was observed, and eosinophilic infiltration was detected in duodenum biopsy samples, collected during endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal system.
Clinical and pathologic findings of the patient responded to steroid dramatically.
Even though their comorbidity is rare, eosinophilic gastroenteritis should be considered in differential diagnosis of patients with unspecified ascites.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Caglar, Erkan& Sezgin Caglar, Aslı& Gokturk, Suut& Dobrucali, Ahmet. 2015. A Case of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis with Ascites. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Caglar, Erkan…[et al.]. A Case of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis with Ascites. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Caglar, Erkan& Sezgin Caglar, Aslı& Gokturk, Suut& Dobrucali, Ahmet. A Case of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis with Ascites. Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058944
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058944