Author/Authors :
Saeed, Sadaf Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan , Zuberi, Bader Faiyaz Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan , Afsar, Salahuddin Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan , Qadeer, Rashid Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan , Memon, Abdul Rauf Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan
Abstract :
Objective: To determine the frequency of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy. Methodology: Patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy for any indication were subjected to additional esophageal biopsies for dermination of eosinophilic esophagitis. The additional biopsy protocol was two each from proximal esophagus, distal esophagus, stomach duodenum. Presence of 15 eosinophils in one high power field was criteria for diagnosis of EoE. Results: Ninety four patients were included according to sample size estimations. Eosinophilic esophagitis was found in 7 (7.4%) of patients undergoing upper GI endoscopies. Conclusion: Eosinophilic esophagitis should be considered as active diagnosis in presence of suggestive symptoms.
Keywords :
Eosinophilic Esophagitis , Allergic Esophagitis , Dysphagia , Eosiniphilic Gastroenteritis.
