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Case study of boy with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Case study of boy with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Posted 2009-09-14 21:41:25
An 11 year old boy with a 1 year history of dysphagia to solids underwent a barium swallow which excluded anatomical causes of dysphagia, but revealed multiple-ringed esophagus. Endoscopy showed a furrowing and trachealizing appearance of the entire esophagus. Patient was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis.
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