Differences in Clinical Presentation of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Pediatric Patients With Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn Disease

Conclusion: A higher percentage of UC than CD patients had EoE. EoE was more likely to be present at the initial diagnosis of UC than CD. EoE was more likely after diagnosis and treatment of CD with anti-TNF, when CD activity was mild or in remission. The difference in presentation suggests that anti-TNF or it’s impact on inflammation may differentially impact the association of EoE with CD and UC.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Article: Gastroenterology: Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Source Type: research