Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children in North-Eastern Poland.

ABSTRACT: An increase in the incidence of eosinophilic esophagitis worldwide is being observed in children. The aim of the study was to analyze the incidence, clinical manifestations, biochemical markers and endoscopic features of children with eosinophilic esophagitis in comparison to patients with non-eosinophilic esophagitis. This single-center retrospective study included newly diagnosed children with eosinophilic (EoE) and non-eosinophilic (non-EoE) esophagitis based on endoscopic and histopathological results between January 2013 and December 2018. Among 433 of enrolled children with esophagitis, 36 (8.31%) were diagnosed with EoE (median age of 10 years). Male predominance and an increased percentage of allergy cases in the EoE group were noticed. Dysphagia was the only symptom that significa

SUBMITTER: Zdanowicz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7760083 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature