Eosinophilic esophagitis and herpetic esophagitis: cause or consequence?

Eosinophilic esophagitis and herpetic esophagitis: cause or consequence?

Association between eosinophilic esophagitis and herpetic esophagitis has been suggested in some studies but it continues been so controversial. We present two clinical cases of two immunocompetent patients who did not have any previous predisposing treatment and who present both diseases; that is the reason we suggest that they may have any relation.

Lymphocytic esophagitis mimicking eosinophilic esophagitis

A 74-year-old male with a history of dysphagia for 3 years presented with acute food impaction. Endoscopy showed a tight distal stricture with course rings at the middle third of the esophagus. Biopsies taken from the middle third of the esophagus showed marked infiltration of the intraepithelial lymphocytes mainly in a peripapillary distribution. The immunostains showed presence of CD3 and CD5...

Barrett's esophagus, reflux esophagitis, and eosinophilic esophagitis.

o r t R s h m f 3 o b Many new and exciting endoscopy-related studies on Barrett’s esophagus, reflux esophagitis, and eosinophilic esophagitis were presented during the 2012 Digestive Disease Week (DDW; 19-22 May, San Diego, California, USA). Endoscopic research in Barrett’s esophagus mainly focused on surveillance, detection, and ablation therapy, while clinical studies in eosinophilic esophag...

Eosinophilic esophagitis.

Eosinophilic esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an atopic condition of the esophagus that has become increasingly recognized over the last decade. Diagnosis of the disorder is dependent on the patient's clinical manifestations and histologic findings on esophageal mucosal biopsies. Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis should be referred to both an allergist and gastroenterologist for optimal management, wh...