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Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Two Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Boynton, Kathleen
Downs-Kelly, Erinn
Jones, Bryan
Kriesel, John D.
Peterson, Kathryn
Frech, Tracy M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the most common extracutaneous organ system damaged in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and is the presenting feature in 10% of patients.
The esophagus as the portion of the GIT is the most commonly affected and there is an association of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) with SSc interstitial lung disease (ILD).
Thus, an aggressive treatment for GER is recommended in all SSc patients with ILD; however, it is recognized that a long-term benefit to this treatment is needed to understand its impact.
In this case report we discuss the presence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in two SSc patients and discuss the role for early EGD in SSc patients with moderate-severe GER symptoms for tissue study.
Assessment of esophageal biopsy specimens for the presence of eosinophils and possibly ANA can help elucidate disease pathogenesis and direct therapy, as the presence of EoE in SSc has important management considerations, particularly with regards to dietary modification strategies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Frech, Tracy M.& Boynton, Kathleen& Downs-Kelly, Erinn& Jones, Bryan& Kriesel, John D.& Peterson, Kathryn. 2016. Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Two Patients with Systemic Sclerosis. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Frech, Tracy M.…[et al.]. Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Two Patients with Systemic Sclerosis. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102658
American Medical Association (AMA)
Frech, Tracy M.& Boynton, Kathleen& Downs-Kelly, Erinn& Jones, Bryan& Kriesel, John D.& Peterson, Kathryn. Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Two Patients with Systemic Sclerosis. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102658
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102658