title: Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Case Study of a 12-Year-Old Boy.
abstract: Eosinophilic esophagitis is an underrecognized chronic condition in which symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux are accompanied by eosinophilia in the esophagus. This disorder affects both children and adults and is associated with a history of other atopic disorders, particularly food allergies. This case study discusses the epidemiology of eosinophilic esophagitis and the proper procedures for diagnosis, referral, and management using the dietary restrictions and pharmacologic treatment included in the clinical recommendations issued by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology; and the American College of Gastroenterologists.
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kiely
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000276:immunology; D002648:Child; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000276:immunology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D057765:Eosinophilic Esophagitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology*; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D014839:Vomiting
chemical_list: D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone
keywords: Abdominal pain; eosinophilic esophagitis; food allergy; pediatric case study; recurrent vomiting