Eosinophilic gastroenteritis – role of eosinophil cells

Małgorzata Graczyk; Zbigniew Bartuzi

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Gastroenterology Review/Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny

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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis – role of eosinophil cells

Małgorzata Graczyk

,

Zbigniew Bartuzi

Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny 2007; 2 (5): 230–234

Online publish date: 2007/10/31

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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is a rare disease characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gut wall and abnormalities of gastro-intestinal function. The clinical features depend on the layer and location of the gastrointestinal tract involved. There are described: eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastritis, and eosinophilic colitis. Aetiology of eosinophilic gastroenteritis is unknown. 50-75% of cases of EG coexist with allergy. Here, we discuss the available information regarding the functions of eosinophils within the gastrointestinal tract.

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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis – role of eosinophil cells

Małgorzata Graczyk , Zbigniew Bartuzi

eosinophil, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, allergy

Małgorzata Graczyk

,

Zbigniew Bartuzi