eosinophilic gastritis

Etiology

• idiopathic, possibly allergic

Epidemiology

rare

Pathology

• infiltration of eosinophils into the stomach
• small intestine may be involved

Diagnostic procedures

• upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Differential diagnosis

• secondary causes of eosinphilia
  • parasitic infections
  • bacterial infections
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • hypereosinophilic syndrome
  • myeloproliferative disorder
  • polyarteritis
  • allergic vasculitis
  • scleroderma
  • drug injury or drug hypersensitivity

Management

• avoidance of food allergens
• elemental diet
• glucocorticoids

More general terms

• gastritis