| A case of eosinophilic enterocolitis associated with eosinophilic ascites and cystitis |
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Sang Soo Kim, Chang Hwan Choi, Hyung Sub Choi, Il Woon Park, Chang Woo Gham, Hyeon Geun Cho, Sang Yeop Yi |
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Department of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine |
| 증례 : 호산구성 복수와 방광염을 동반한 호산구성 장염 1예 |
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김상수&#;최창환&#;최형섭&#;박일운&#;감창우&#;조현근&#;이상엽, Chang Hwan Choi, Hyung Sub Choi, Il Woon Park, Chang Woo Gham, Hyeon Geun Cho, Sang Yeop Yi |
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| Abstract |
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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is an uncommon disorder characterized by presence of gastrointestinal symptoms, eosinophilic infiltration of one or more divisions of the gastrointestinal tract without involvement of other organs, and absence of infestation by parasites. The etiology and the pathogenesis of EG are poorly understood. The clinical presentation depends on the gastrointestinal division affected and the wall layers infiltrated. The usual symptoms are abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, and recurrent ascites. Involvement of the serosa, observed in 10% of cases, typically results in the formation of eosinophilic ascites. It has been suggested that EG can be accompanied by extraintestinal involvement, although, it is very unusual. We experienced a case of eosinophilic enterocolitis involving small bowel and colon with eosinophilic ascites and cystitis in a 40-year-old male with abdominal pain and watery diarrhea. We report this case with a brief review of the literatures.(Korean J Med 69:S746-S752, 2005) |
| Key Words:
Eosinophilic enterocolitis, Ascites, Cystitis |
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