Abstract

PRIETO O, Robin Germán  and  PRIETO O, Jhon Edison. Eosinophilic colitis: a seldom suspected diagnosis. Rev Col Gastroenterol [online]. 2020, vol.35, n.1, pp.87-91. ISSN 0120-9957.  https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.376.

Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID) are a group of disorders that compromise the gastrointestinal tract. The best known is eosinophilic esophagitis while eosinophilic colitis which was first reported in the literature in 1959 is less well-known. Eosinophilic colitis is characterized by functional digestive disorders, most importantly diarrhea. Although there are no clear diagnostic criteria, blood should be tested for eosinophils and biopsies taken by colonoscopies should be studied for histological findings of eosinophilic infiltration.

Eosinophilic colitis especially affects neonates and young adults and has been linked to genetic and allergic causes. Initial treatment consists of the suspension of allergens. Prednisolone is used to treat the disorder, and medications such as budesonide and immunomodulators can be used in refractory cases to achieve adequate response. We present an update.

Keywords : Colitis; eosinophilic; diarrhea; colonoscopy; biopsies.

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