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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis in an adolescent male with history of chronic bullous disease

Authors :
Juan Miguel L Murillo
Marysia Stella T. Recto
Mary Anne R. Castor
Carol Stephanie C. Tan-Lim
Source :
BMJ Case Rep
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Although commonly associated with allergic diseases, it is also rarely associated with autoimmune disorders. This case report describes a 17-year-old Filipino male with eosinophilic gastroenteritis, manifesting as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. He had no allergic diseases, but he was previously diagnosed with chronic bullous disease. His symptoms improved with the initiation of corticosteroids. To date, this is the first case report of a patient with eosinophilic gastroenteritis and chronic bullous disease.

Details

ISSN :
1757790X
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....bfc8c5df8f388a409aa7dc2b50f90a0f