Endoscopic and Radiologic Findings in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Jeffrey A Alexander

doi:10.1016/j.giec.2017.07.003

Endoscopic and Radiologic Findings in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2018 Jan;28(1):47-57. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2017.07.003. Epub 2017 Oct 21.

Author

Jeffrey A Alexander¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: alexander.jeffrey14@mayo.edu.

PMID: 29129299
DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2017.07.003

Abstract

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) was first described by Landis in 1978. The disease is characterized by esophageal symptoms, primarily dysphagia in adult patients, and esophageal eosinophilic infiltration. The disease is associated with characteristic endoscopic findings, including edema, rings, furrows, exudates, and strictures. The typical radiographic findings of this disorder are rings, strictures, and small-caliber esophagus. The endoscopic and radiographic findings of EoE are the topic of this review.

Keywords: Barium esophagram; Endoscopic findings EoE; Endoscopic reflux score; Eosinophilic esophagitis; Radiographic findings EoE.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Barium Sulfate
Contrast Media
Edema / diagnostic imaging
Edema / etiology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis / complications*
Eosinophilic Esophagitis / diagnostic imaging*
Esophageal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
Esophageal Stenosis / etiology
Esophagoscopy*
Exudates and Transudates / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Radiography*

Substances

Contrast Media
Barium Sulfate