Allergic esophagitis in children: a clinicopathological entity
SV Walsh, DA Antonioli, H Goldman… - The American journal …, 1999 - journals.lww.com
Infiltration of esophageal epithelium by eosinophils is seen in reflux esophagitis and allergic
gastroenteritis. This study was performed to identify differences between patients with acid
reflux esophagitis and those with non-acid reflux, possibly allergic, esophagitis.
Intraepithelial eosinophils were demonstrated in posttherapy esophageal biopsy specimens
in 28 children treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These patients were
divided into three groups based on their response to treatment and the results of …
gastroenteritis. This study was performed to identify differences between patients with acid
reflux esophagitis and those with non-acid reflux, possibly allergic, esophagitis.
Intraepithelial eosinophils were demonstrated in posttherapy esophageal biopsy specimens
in 28 children treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These patients were
divided into three groups based on their response to treatment and the results of …