Eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroenteritis, and colitis in a patient with prior parasite exposure

A case report of eosinophilic gastroenteritis misdiagnosed as cholelithiasis

“…Although the etiology and pathogenesis of EG remain unclear, there are studies suggesting that approximately 45%-63% of patients diagnosed with EG had a history of allergies, such as asthma, rhinitis, drug, or food allergies; eczema; and parasitic infections, 12,13 while others have found an association with other autoimmune conditions, such as HIV infection, 14 influenza A virus infection, 15 ulcerative colitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. 12 The clinical manifestations of EG are not specific.…”

A case report of eosinophilic gastroenteritis misdiagnosed as cholelithiasis

“…Although the etiology and pathogenesis of EG remain unclear, there are studies suggesting that approximately 45-63% of patients diagnosed with EG had a history of allergies, such as asthma, rhinitis, drug or food allergies; eczema; and parasitic infections [14,15], while others have found an association with other autoimmune conditions, such as HIV infection [16], influenza A virus infection [17], ulcerative colitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus [14]. The clinical manifestations of EG are not specific.…”