Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Healthcare Professionals

Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Healthcare Professionals Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Healthcare Professionals

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ilic Oesophagitis 531Diagnostic Workupabcdndoscopic photographs showing common features of eosinophilic oesophagitis. (a) Linear furrows; (b) concentric mucosal rings;apules representing eosinophilic abscesses in the oesophageal mucosa; and (d) meat bolus obstructing oesophageal lumen.

Upper Endoscopy• 33% of children with intense eosinophilicinfiltration will have a normal appearingesophagus• Biopsies must be taken!– 3 biopsies have a 97% sensitivity– 2 biopsies have a 84% sensitivity

Upper Endoscopy• 33% of children with intense eosinophilicinfiltration will have a normal appearingesophagus• Biopsies must be taken!– 3 biopsies have a 97% sensitivity– 2 biopsies have a 84% sensitivity

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