Germination of pollen grains in the esophagus of individuals with eosinophilic esophagitis

ConclusionAlteration of the mucosal barrier in EoE might cause the penetration of pollen grains into the esophageal tissues. In EoE patients, anatomopathological studies searching for intrusion to plant foods and pollen, and specific ‐guided diet and immunotherapy after plant structures detection in biopsies, might be effective.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Original Article ‐Clinical Mechanisms in Allergic Disease Source Type: research