Letter to the Editor

Is Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis a Primary Disease or a Secondary Developing Entity Due to Parasitosis?

Authors: Gonenc Kocabay, MD, Emine Gul, MD, Atahan Cagatay, MD, Halit Ozsut, MD, Haluk Eraksoy, MD, Semra Calangu, MD, Yakut Akyon Yilmaz, MD

Abstract

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is a rare condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract.1,2


We report a patient with eosinophilic gastroenteritis, who was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain and distension, and was diagnosed as having Strongyloides stercoralis infestation after investigation.

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References

1. Chen MJ, Chu CH, Lin SC, et al. Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: clinical experience with 15 patients.World J Gastroenterol 2003;9:2813–2816.
 
2. MyNgoc TN, Szpakowski JL. Eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com.
 
3. Barabino AV, Castellano E, Gandullia P, et al. Chronic eosinophilic ascites in a very young child. Eur J Pediatr 2003;162:666–668.