title: A case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis with severe peripheral eosinophilia.
abstract: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare heterogeneous disorder of undetermined etiology that is characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tissues and various clinical manifestations. We report an uncommon case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis involving a patient with a short history of mild upper abdominal pain, severe peripheral eosinophilia (absolute eosinophil count of > 5,000 cells per microL), and ascites. The patient was treated successfully with a course of methylprednisolone.
authors: Division of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Heraklion Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
authors: Elias
authors: E
authors: Mazokopakis
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Vrentzos
authors: Elias
authors: E
authors: Spanakis
authors: Maria
authors: M
authors: Tzardi
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Katrinakis
authors: Ioannis
authors: I
authors: Diamantis