Association of initial esophageal eosinophil counts with atopic dermatitis in EoE patients

The estimated prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) in esophageal esophagitis (EoE) ranges from 2 –19%.1 We hypothesized that the presence of AD is associated with increased severity of EoE, defined as an increased rate of food impaction, esophageal stricture, or subepithelial fibrosis on biopsy in a cohort of pediatric patients. We further hypothesized that eosinophil counts on endoscopy woul d be higher in patients with EoE and concomitant AD, than in those without AD.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Letters Source Type: research