title: Eosinophilic esophagitis: A relevant entity for the otolaryngologist.
abstract: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a recently recognised pathologic entity whose prevalence has risen significantly since it was first described. Its diagnosis represents a challenge for different medical specialties, among which ENT specialists play an important role. Clinical suspicion in a patient with recurrent food impaction or a child with eating disorders and history of hypersensitivity constitutes the first warning sign of a possible EE. The purpose of this review is to highlight EE as a possible differential diagnosis in patients with deglutition disorders and describe the possible clinical symptoms that should alert the ENT specialist to perform appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures. The transnasal esophagoscopy, performed in-office by the ENT, is ideal for reducing possible underdiagnosed cases. Given the fact that an ENT specialist will evaluate a great many patients with deglutition disorders, it is paramount for possible EE cases to be suspected and recognised so that a correct multidisciplinary approach involving not only ENT specialists but also paediatricians, gastroenterologists, allergologists and pathologists can be established. Identifying the dietary component responsible for the esophageal inflammation and removing that food from the patient's diet is the key in the treatment of this immune-mediated disease.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda (Madrid), España. Electronic address: carmengorriz@yahoo.co.uk.
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Górriz-Gil
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda (Madrid), España.
authors.forename: Ithzel M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Villarreal
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda (Madrid), España.
authors.forename: Óscar
authors.initials: Ó
authors.lastname: Álvarez-Montero
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda (Madrid), España.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Valiente
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda (Madrid), España.
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Magaz
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda (Madrid), España.
authors.forename: José R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: García-Berrocal
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017677:Age Distribution; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004106:Dilatation; D018450:Disease Progression; D057765:Eosinophilic Esophagitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications; D005526:Food, Formulated; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D017678:Sex Distribution
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
keywords: Atopia; Atopy; Deglutition disorders; Disfagia; Dysphagia; Eosinofilia; Eosinophilia; Esofagitis; Esofagoscopia transnasal; Esophagitis; Food impaction; Impactación de alimentos; Transnasal esophagoscopy; Trastornos de la deglución