Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis with Involvement of Duodenum and Colon: A Rare Case with Review of Literature

Abstract

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is a rare inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract of unknown aetiology. It is characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the bowel wall starting from esophagus to rectum most commonly stomach and duodenum, peripheral eosinophilia and various gastrointestinal manifestations. Symptoms mainly depend on the affected digestive segments and the involvement of the different layers of the digestive wall. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and exclusion of various disorders that are associated with peripheral eosinophilia. We report a case of 32 years young man with abdominal pain, vomiting and loose motion, ultimately diagnose as a case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis with involvement of duodenum, proximal jejunum and colon who responded well to steroid.