Eosinophilic oesophagitis

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2016 Jul;77(7):409-13. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2016.77.7.409.

Abstract

Eosinophilic oesophagitis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the oesophagus, characterized by symptoms of dysphagia or food bolus obstruction. Diagnosis is supported by typical histological findings. This article covers pertinent aspects of the disease, pathogenic explanations and treatment options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Budesonide / therapeutic use
  • Cytokines / immunology
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Deglutition Disorders / therapy*
  • Diet Therapy*
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis / complications
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis / diagnosis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis / immunology
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis / therapy*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / etiology
  • Esophageal Stenosis / surgery*
  • Esophagoscopy*
  • Fluticasone / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Th2 Cells / immunology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Cytokines
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors
  • Budesonide
  • Fluticasone