Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Own Experience Of Diagnosis And Treatment

Abstract

Aim. To present a literature review on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EE). Methods. Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the esophagus. Diagnosis of EE is based on the characteristic clinical presentation of esophageal dysfunction (dysphagia) in combination with the detection of eosinophilic infiltration of the esophageal mucosa by histological examination. Basic therapy of eosinophilic esophagitis includes dietary restrictions, the use of proton pump inhibitors and topical corticosteroids.