title: Food impaction in older age: Think about an eosinophilic esophagitis.
abstract: Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory condition of esophagus. It is generally seen in childhood and young population. Men are more commonly affected than women. However, it is not common in an advanced age. Eosinophilic esophagitis decreases the ability of the esophagus to stretch and accommodation against foods. Therefore, the major symptom in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis is difficulty in swallowing solid food (dysphagia). Specifically, the food gets stuck in the esophagus after it is swallowed. Less common symptoms include heartburn and chest pain. Because of this, it may be incorrectly diagnosed as a gastroesophageal reflux disease. Here, we reported a case presented with food impaction at advanced age. As a conclusion, eosinophilic esophagitis is a rare entity that must be remembered in advance aged patients presenting with food impaction.
authors: Umit Akyüz, Department of Gastroenterology, Yeditepe University, 34752 Kozyatagi/Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Umit
authors: U
authors: Akyüz
authors: Filiz
authors: F
authors: Akyüz
authors: Kamil
authors: K
authors: Ozdil
authors: Hasan
authors: H
authors: Altun
authors: Ahmet Faruk
authors: AF
authors: Ağan
authors: Ayşegül
authors: A
authors: Ağan
keywords: Allergy; Dysphagia; Eosinophilia; Esophagitis; Food impaction