Esophageal Rupture as a Primary Manifestation in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory process characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and, histologically, by eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus. In adults, it commonly presents with dysphagia, food impaction, and chest or abdominal pain. Chronic inflammation c...

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Main Authors: Natalia Vernon, Divyanshu Mohananey, Ehsan Ghetmiri, Gisoo Ghaffari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/673189

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