Nonesophageal Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders: Clinical Care and Future Directions

Autor: Sandeep K. Gupta, Sara K. Naramore
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition. 67:318-321
ISSN: 1536-4801
0277-2116
Popis: Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders are a set of conditions with a wide range of clinical manifestations and treatment modalities. The disorders are suspected to result from an abnormal inflammatory response to allergen (s), and individuals may develop a relapsing or chronic disease, if the allergen is not eliminated. Mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, including the humoral immune response, need to be fully elucidated. A variety of therapies are used, although there is a lack of well-defined randomized, prospective studies. Other therapeutic options are needed as the current treatments have potential concerns; elimination diets may impair a child's quality of life, and corticosteroids have adverse risks with long-term use. We review what is known about nonesophageal eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, and discuss research investigations which need to be conducted to facilitate diagnosis and enhance treatment methods.
Databáze: OpenAIRE