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Marin FS, Assaf A, Oumrani S, Seta V, Gaudric M, Beuvon F, Belle A, Coriat R, Dupin N, Chaussade S, Barret M. Non eosinophilic chronic stricturing esophagitis: Lessons from thirty eight cases. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2023; 47:102202. [PMID: 37657720 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2023.102202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The endoscopic workup of dysphagia can lead to the diagnosis of atypical esophagitis, with thickened esophageal mucosa, strictures, mucosal exudates, furrows, and sloughing. While these aspects suggest eosinophilic esophagitis, pathology might not report the presence of eosinophils, but rather chronic inflammation, with spongiosis, parakeratosis, and lymphocytic infiltrate. We aimed to report the management of this disease and assess the prevalence of associated dermatological conditions. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated the medical records of our patients with non-eosinophilic stricturing esophagitis for clinical, endoscopy, and pathology data. Patients were evaluated by a dermatologist. A blood immunoassay and skin biopsy were performed if needed. RESULTS Thirty-eight patients (twenty-six women) were included in the study. The median age at onset of symptoms was 56.5 years, with a median duration of symptoms of two years. Thirty-five patients presented with dysphagia at diagnosis and eighteen with weight loss. At endoscopy, a single esophageal stenosis was diagnosed in 19 patients, localized in the upper third in 22 patients. Thirty patients received endoscopic treatment (dilatation in 29/38 and local triamcinolone injection in 11/38 patients). In 21 patients, oral, skin or vulvo-anal lesions were found on dermatological examination. Nineteen patients received systemic treatment, including corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs and plasmapheresis. Five patients developed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. CONCLUSION The management of non-eosinophilic chronic stricturing esophagitis is challenging, because of a low contribution of esophageal biopsies and the refractory nature of the strictures. In our experience, a dermatological evaluation helped in 55% of cases to introduce a systemic treatment, leading to limit the use of endoscopic dilatation. Endoscopic follow-up is needed, considering the significant risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
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- Flavius-Stefan Marin
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France.
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France; University of Paris Cité, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France; University of Paris Cité, France
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- Dermatology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France
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- Pathology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France; University of Paris Cité, France
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- University of Paris Cité, France; Dermatology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France; University of Paris Cité, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France; University of Paris Cité, France
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Salvador Nunes VS, Straumann A, Salvador Nunes L, Schoepfer AM, Greuter T. Eosinophilic Esophagitis beyond Eosinophils: An Emerging Phenomenon Overlapping with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, a CIA Update. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2023; 184:411-420. [PMID: 36972571 DOI: 10.1159/000529910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Having long been considered the mainstay in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) diagnosis and pathogenesis, the role of eosinophils has been questioned and might be less important than previously thought. It is well known now that EoE is a Th2-mediated disease with many more disease features than eosinophilic infiltration. With more knowledge on EoE, less pronounced phenotypes or nuances of the disease have become apparent. In fact, EoE might be only the tip of the iceberg (and the most extreme phenotype) with several variant forms, at least three, lying on a disease spectrum. Although a common (food induced) pathogenesis has yet to be confirmed, gastroenterologists and allergologists should be aware of these new phenomena in order to further characterize these patients. In the following review, we discuss the pathogenesis of EoE, particularly those mechanisms beyond eosinophilic infiltration of the esophageal mucosa, non-eosinophilic inflammatory cell populations, the new disease entity EoE-like disease, variant forms of EoE, and the recently coined term mast cell esophagitis.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Lausanne - CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Lausanne - CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Lausanne - CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, GZO - Zurich Regional Health Center, Wetzikon, Switzerland
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Guenzi E, Poté N. [Lymphocytic "…itis", from esophagus to large bowel]. Ann Pathol 2023:S0242-6498(23)00032-9. [PMID: 36828723 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2023.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Intra-epithelial lymphocytosis is an elementary lesion frequently observed in the gastrointestinal tract, which can be found from the esophagus to the colon. Many conditions of a varied nature (dysimmunitary diseases, drugs, infections…) are associated with intra-epithelial lymphocytosis, and the etiological diagnosis most often requires an anatomo-clinical correlation. The pathologist will have to identify histological lesions associated with intra-epithelial lymphocytosis allowing the diagnosis to be oriented in order to propose appropriate treatment. In this review, the main entities associated with digestive intra-epithelial lymphocytosis will be presented, detailing the key elements allowing their diagnosis.
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- Edouard Guenzi
- Département de pathologie, hôpital Bichat, assistance publique-hôpitaux de Paris, 46, rue Henri-Huchard, 75018 Paris, France
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- Département de pathologie, hôpital Bichat, assistance publique-hôpitaux de Paris, 46, rue Henri-Huchard, 75018 Paris, France.
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Yousef M, Chela H, Ertugrul H, Albarrak A, Basar O, Pasha S, Mousa Y, Al Juboori A, Frazier S, Tahan V, Daglilar E. Lymphocytic Esophagitis: A Case Series of Esophageal Disease with Increasing Frequency. Recent Adv Inflamm Allergy Drug Discov 2023:RAIAD-EPUB-129139. [PMID: 36718059 DOI: 10.2174/2772270817666230130093341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lymphocytic esophagitis (LE) is a poorly understood clinical finding that has been increasingly identified in the last decade. Previous studies proposed increased frequency of LE in elderly females, as well as associations with smoking and pediatric Crohn's disease. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the patient characteristics and clinical features of our adult LE patients. As inflammation in the esophagus has been linked to cancer, this review also describes this association. However, there are no reported cases of malignant transformation in those with underlying lymphocytic esophagitis. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed records for patients at the University of Missouri Hospital- Columbia (located in the USA) who had a histopathological diagnosis of LE. Cases of LE were identified using the pathology reporting system at the University of Missouri Hospital for esophageal biopsy specimens for the above-mentioned period. RESULTS The data of a total of 20 adult cases with esophageal biopsy specimens consistent with LE were included. CONCLUSIONS LE seems to be a benign but disturbing clinical problem and should be remembered in elderly females complaining of dysphagia or refractory reflux symptoms. It has similar endoscopic findings of eosinophilic esophagitis with rings and esophagitis. Smoking and hiatal hernia are common risk factors. The majority of LE patients can respond to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. Endoscopic dilations and steroid therapy should be considered for PPI nonresponder LE patients.
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- Mohamad Yousef
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Right Way (Germany) Heidekreis-Klinikum GmbH Krankenhaus Walsrode, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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Varelas AI, Fürst S, Langner C. Mixed lymphocytic and collagenous inflammation of the entire gastrointestinal tract under therapy with serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Virchows Arch 2022; 481:779-783. [PMID: 35655103 PMCID: PMC9636289 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-022-03351-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Drug-induced injury to the gastrointestinal tract has gained growing significance in recent years, and the list of causative medications keeps expanding. Herein, we present the case of a 45-year-old female with major depressive disorder treated with two serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (venlafaxine and duloxetine). She developed nausea and weight loss. Endoscopic evaluation of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract rendered grossly normal mucosa in all segments. Histological examination, however, revealed lymphocytic esophagitis, collagenous gastritis, celiac disease-like intraepithelial lymphocytosis of the duodenum, and incomplete collagenous colitis. Gastrointestinal side effects of psychoactive drugs are largely underrecognized. This is the first report of a mixed lymphocytic and collagenous pattern of injury affecting esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and colon triggered by combined treatment with venlafaxine and duloxetine. In patients with unclear symptoms, obtaining biopsies from mucosa that is normal upon endoscopic inspection may render decisive clues for clinical management.
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- Ana I Varelas
- Department of Pathology, Portuguese Institute of Oncology, Porto, Portugal
- Diagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Diagnostic and Research Centre for Molecular BioMedicine, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Diagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Diagnostic and Research Centre for Molecular BioMedicine, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6, 8010, Graz, Austria.
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Liu X, Kuo E, Wang K, Perbtani YB, Yang D, Draganov P. Histologic Findings in Mucosa and Muscularis Propria Biopsied During Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Patients With Achalasia. Gastroenterology Res 2021; 14:281-289. [PMID: 34804272 PMCID: PMC8577593 DOI: 10.14740/gr1454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been increasingly used to treat achalasia. Previous studies have reported high frequency of muscular eosinophilic infiltration in achalasia. Esophageal mucosal changes in achalasia have only been studied in esophagectomy specimens. Cardia mucosal changes in achalasia have not been reported previously. We aimed to further characterize the esophageal, gastric cardia, and muscularis propria changes in achalasia. Methods This was a pilot study. Patients with clinically and radiographically confirmed achalasia who underwent POEM were enrolled in the study. Mucosal biopsies were taken 1 cm proximal and 1 cm distal to the gastroesophageal junction, and muscularis propria biopsies were taken from the mid esophagus. Tissues were submitted for histological evaluation. Results Eighteen patients (10 male and eight female, mean age: 60.7 (standard deviation (SD): 13) years) were enrolled in this pilot study. Nine patients had type II achalasia, two type III, one type I, five esophageal gastric outlet obstruction, and one unspecific type achalasia. The mean duration of symptoms prior to POEM was 79 (range 1 - 480) months. All patients had a dilated esophagus on examination, but no endoscopic evidence of Barrett's esophagus. Esophageal, gastric cardia, and muscular biopsies were performed in 17, 13, and 17 patients, respectively. Basal hyperplasia, spongiosis, ballooning, and parakeratosis were seen in 92.3%, 100%, 100%, and 76.5% of cases, respectively. Intraepithelial lymphocytosis was seen in 70.5% of cases, and active esophagitis was seen in 23.5% of case. Six (35.3%) cases had few intraepithelial eosinophils, but none of them had > 15 eosinophils per high power field. Histologic findings in gastric cardia mucosa included carditis (69.2%), H. pylori gastritis (7.6%), and reactive gastropathy (15.4%). One case (7.6%) showed low-grade dysplasia arising from intestinal metaplasia in the cardia. Absence of ganglion cells in the muscular biopsies was noted in 88.2% of cases, and the remaining two showed rare residual ganglion cells with ganglionitis in one case (5.8%). Muscular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis were observed in 52.9% and 82.3% of the cases, respectively. Two cases (11.7%) had eosinophilic inflammation in the muscularis propria and one of them was accompanied by lymphocytic inflammation. Conclusions Muscular biopsies in our study revealed loss of ganglion cells, supporting the view that achalasia is a primary esophageal disease with ganglion cell depletion. Squamous mucosa in achalasia showed changes mimicking reflux and lymphocytic esophagitis. Cardia mucosa in achalasia patients often were inflamed and uncommonly showed intestinal metaplasia and glandular dysplasia.
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- Xiuli Liu
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Zaver HB, Ghoz H, Malviya BJ, Brahmbhatt B, Palmer WC, Lacy BE, DeVault KR, Krishna M, Bi Y. Lymphocytic Esophagitis: Assessing Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:3976-3984. [PMID: 33216240 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06706-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lymphocytic esophagitis is a rare esophageal condition. Our knowledge of potential risk factors and treatment outcomes of lymphocytic esophagitis is limited. AIM To investigate potential risk factors associated with the development of lymphocytic esophagitis and compare clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with lymphocytic esophagitis to patients diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. METHODS This is a multicenter retrospective study. Lymphocytic esophagitis patients were identified based on pathology results between 1997 and 2019. Control groups consisted of patients with normal esophageal biopsies and patients diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. Thirteen potential risk factors for lymphocytic esophagitis were analyzed using univariate and multivariate models including IBD, achalasia, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, celiac sprue, CVID, H. pylori, thymoma, aspirin, opioids, ACE-I, metformin, and statin use. Comparative statistics were performed. RESULTS Ninety-four adult patients with lymphocytic esophagitis, 344 with eosinophilic esophagitis, and 5202 control patients with normal esophageal biopsies were analyzed. Age older than 60 [adjusted odd ratio (AOR) 1.03, 95% CI 1.02-1.05, p = 0.001], aspirin use (2.7, 95% CI 1.4-4.9, p = 0.001), statin use (2.2, 95% CI 1.2-4.2, p = 0.01), or a diagnosis of achalasia (2.4, 95% 1.08-5.67, p = 0.03) were associated with lymphocytic esophagitis. Compared to eosinophilic esophagitis, lymphocytic esophagitis patients were more likely to respond to medical treatment (95% CI 2.54-12.8, p = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggests that lymphocytic esophagitis is more likely to be found in older female patients and is significantly associated with achalasia, statin, and aspirin use. Compared to eosinophilic esophagitis, lymphocytic esophagitis is more likely to respond to treatment with medical therapy.
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- Himesh B Zaver
- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA.
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Muller K, Xiao J, Putra J, Rothstein R, McCourt C, Konnikova L, Lisovsky M. Lymphocytic Esophagitis With Predominance of CD4 T Cells and Expansion of Th1 Cells Is Associated With Achalasia. Am J Clin Pathol 2021; 156:278-287. [PMID: 33609026 DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqaa239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Although histologic features in biopsies suggesting a possibility of achalasia would be helpful diagnostically, such features remain unknown. The goal of this study was to explore the prevalence, histologic features, and immunophenotype of lymphocytic esophagitis (LyE) in achalasia biopsies. METHODS The study group consisted of 57 patients with achalasia. Controls comprised 52 patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and normal esophageal motility. CD4/CD8 immunophenotype of lymphocytes was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS LyE was identified in 30% (17/57) of patients with achalasia and 6% (3/52) of patients with GERD, indicating a strong association with achalasia (odds ratio, 6.94; 95% confidence interval, 1.90-25.38). LyE was focal in 59% (10/17) of the cases and diffuse in 41% (7/17). CD4 T-cell predominance over CD8 T cells was observed in 88% of patients with achalasia and LyE. T helper 1 (Th1) cells, but not T helper 2 cells, were expanded in CD4 T cells; in the absence of evident infection, this was compatible with the role of Th1 cells in organ-specific autoimmunity. CONCLUSIONS Achalasia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of clinical entities associated with CD4-predominant LyE. Additional studies to explore the significance of Th1 cells in achalasia-associated LyE are warranted.
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- Kristen Muller
- Department of Pathology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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Wojas O, Żalikowska-Gardocka M, Krzych-Fałta E, Szczepankiewicz B, Samel-Kowalik P, Samoliński B, Przybyłkowski A. A case of lymphocytic esophagitis in a woman with multiple allergies. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2021; 17:56. [PMID: 34099042 PMCID: PMC8186211 DOI: 10.1186/s13223-021-00558-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Lymphocytic esophagitis is a newly recognized entity of unknown origin. Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing and represents a common symptom in the general population with a prevalence of approximately 20%. Chronic inflammation of the esophageal wall may manifest itself clinically and endoscopically, mimicking inflammation of another origin. However, little is known about the pathogenesis of the disease, as patients are seldom suspected and rarely diagnosed with lymphocytic esophagitis. Case presentation Here, we present a rare case of lymphocytic esophagitis in a patient with multiple allergies and suspected eosinophilic esophagitis. A 28-year-old woman with polyvalent sensitization to food and inhalant allergens presented with intermittent dysphagia, a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, itchiness of the oral cavity after ingesting certain foods, heartburn, and prolonged chewing time. A skin prick test showed positive results for birch-tree, alder, hazel, and rye pollen, as well as house dust mites. Apart from obesity (BMI 30 kg/m2), multiple pustules and excoriations on the skin, her physical examination was insignificant. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was performed revealing full-length but discrete trachealization of the esophagus. A barium swallow test showed slowing of esophageal peristalsis in the recumbent position. No esophageal pathology was observed. A histopathological analysis of mucosal samples revealed slight hyperplasia of the basal layer of the esophagus, and the stomach showed changes typical of chronic gastritis. Conclusions In summary, this clinical case illustrates that lymphocytic esophagitis, as a newly recognized entity, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic dysphagia. Additionally, when treating allergic patients, clinicians should be aware that lymphocytic esophagitis, distinct from eosinophilic esophagitis, should be considered in the diagnosis of patients with atopy and upper gastrointestinal symptoms.
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- O Wojas
- Department of Prevention of Environmental Hazard and Allergology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Prevention of Environmental Hazard and Allergology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pathomorphology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Prevention of Environmental Hazard and Allergology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Prevention of Environmental Hazard and Allergology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Kim GH, Jung KW. [Emerging Issues in Esophageal Motility Diseases]. Korean J Gastroenterol 2019; 73:322-326. [PMID: 31234622 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2019.73.6.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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With the advances in technology and medical knowledge, new diseases are being identified and investigated. Esophageal motility disorders have been re-defined using high-resolution manometry and their pathogenesis are being better understood. The use of opioid analgesics is increasing worldwide, particularly in the United States, but their chronic use can cause opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction, which mimics spastic motor disorders, including achalasia type 3 or 2 and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction. Eosinophilic esophagitis is identified by eosinophilic infiltration confirmed on a pathological examination. The condition is often associated with esophageal motility abnormalities. On the other hand, recent studies have suggested that muscle-predominant eosinophilic infiltration, eosinophilic esophageal myositis, might manifest as spastic motor disorders, including achalasia or jackhammer esophagus. Lymphocytic esophagitis is an unusual esophageal condition, which is confirmed by the increased number of lymphocytes in the esophageal epithelium. Although several reports have supported the existence of lymphocytic esophagitis, it is still unclear whether lymphocytic esophagitis is a distinct disease entity or another spectrum of other esophageal diseases, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease or eosinophilic esophagitis. This review presents evidence and reports on the emerging issues in esophageal motility disorders, including opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction, eosinophilic esophagitis with eosinophilic esophageal myositis, and lymphocytic esophagitis.
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- Ga Hee Kim
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Abuquteish D, Putra J. Upper gastrointestinal tract involvement of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: A pathological review. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:1928-1935. [PMID: 31086461 PMCID: PMC6487385 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i16.1928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract involvement of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is commonly seen in pediatric patients. Upper endoscopy is included in the routine workup of children with suspected IBD to enhance the diagnosis and management of these patients. Currently, childhood IBD is classified into ulcerative colitis (UC), atypical UC, Crohn’s disease (CD) and IBD unclassified. Histologic confirmation of UGI tract involvement, in particular the presence of epithelioid (non-caseating) granulomas, is helpful in confirming the diagnosis of IBD and its classification. Herein, we reviewed selected IBD-associated UGI tract manifestations in children. Lymphocytic esophagitis, seen predominantly in CD, is histologically characterized by increased intraepithelial lymphocytes (> 20 in one high-power field) in a background of mucosal injury with absence of granulocytes. Focally enhanced gastritis is a form of gastric inflammation in pediatric IBD marked by a focal lymphohistiocytic pit inflammation with or without granulocytes and plasma cells in a relatively normal background gastric mucosa. Duodenal inflammation seen in children with IBD includes cryptitis, villous flattening, increased intraepithelial lymphocytes, and lamina propria eosinophilia. Finally, epithelioid granulomas not associated with ruptured gland/crypt are a diagnostic feature of CD. The clinicopathologic correlation and differential diagnosis of each microscopic finding are discussed. Clinicians and pathologists should be cognizant of the utility and limitations of these histologic features.
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- Dua Abuquteish
- Division of Pathology, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
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Habbal M, Scaffidi MA, Rumman A, Khan R, Ramaj M, Al-Mazroui A, Abunassar MJ, Jeyalingam T, Shetty A, Kandel GP, Streutker CJ, Grover SC. Clinical, endoscopic, and histologic characteristics of lymphocytic esophagitis: a systematic review. Esophagus 2019; 16:123-132. [PMID: 30370453 DOI: 10.1007/s10388-018-0649-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Lymphocytic esophagitis (LyE) is a novel, yet poorly described, clinicopathologic entity. The aim of this systematic review was to characterize the demographic, clinical, endoscopic, and histologic features of LyE in observational studies of adult and pediatric patients. DESIGN We searched the Embase, MEDLINE, and SCOPUS databases for relevant studies in 2018. Two authors reviewed and extracted data from studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS We identified 20 studies for analysis of demographic, clinical, and endoscopic features of LyE. The mean age ranged from 9 to 67 years. When pooled, there were 231 (52.7%) patients with LyE that were female. The most common presenting symptom was dysphagia reported in 191 (48.8%) patients. On endoscopy, most patients with LyE tended to have abnormal findings (69.0%), which included erosive esophagitis, multiple esophageal rings, linear furrows, and narrow-caliber esophagus. In the 31 studies used to assess the histologic definition, the cut-off number of intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) was reported in 16 (51.6%) studies, peripapillary IEL specification in 18 (58.1%) studies, and presence of spongiosis in 6 (19.4%) studies. CONCLUSION We identified a spectrum of demographic, clinical, and endoscopic findings characteristic of patients with LyE. A consensus on the diagnostic criteria of LyE is required.
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- Mohamad Habbal
- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, 16-036 Cardinal Carter Wing, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Lymphocytic esophagitis (LE) is an unusual esophageal condition defined by an increased number of lymphocytes in the esophageal epithelium. With few published studies of LE available, it is unclear whether LE is a truly distinct clinical entity or a histological manifestation of other known gastrointestinal disorders. This review summarizes recent studies of lymphocytic esophagitis. RECENT FINDINGS Studies have suggested that LE may be related to eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) or a manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There is an association between LE and Crohn's disease in children, but not in adults. Patients with LE frequently report symptoms of dysphagia and GERD. Treatment options for LE are limited and involve symptom management similar to treatment of EoE or GERD, including proton pump inhibitors (PPI), swallowed topical steroids, and endoscopic dilation. With no formal definition and a variety of clinical presentations and endoscopic findings, diagnosis and management of symptomatic LE patients is challenging for clinicians.
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- Anh D Nguyen
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75231, USA
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- Esophageal Diseases Center, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Dallas VA Medical Center and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, GI Lab-CA 111-B1, Dallas VAMC, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX, 75231, USA.
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Rouphael C, Gordon IO, Thota PN. Lymphocytic esophagitis: Still an enigma a decade later. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:949-956. [PMID: 28246468 PMCID: PMC5311104 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i6.949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Revised: 12/14/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Lymphocytic esophagitis (LE) is a clinicopathologic entity first described by Rubio et al in 2006. It is defined as peripapillary intraepithelial lymphocytosis with spongiosis and few or no granulocytes on esophageal biopsy. This definition is not widely accepted and the number of lymphocytes needed to make the diagnosis varied in different studies. Multiple studies have described potential clinical associations and risk factors for LE, such as old age, female gender and smoking history. This entity was reported in inflammatory bowel disease in the pediatric population but not in adults. Other associations include gastroesophageal reflux disease and primary esophageal motility disorders. The most common symptom is dysphagia, with a normal appearing esophagus on endoscopy, though esophageal rings, webs, nodularities, furrows and strictures have been described. Multiple treatment modalities have been used such as proton pump inhibitors and topical steroids. Esophageal dilation seems to be therapeutic when dysphagia is present along with esophageal narrowing secondary to webs, rings or strictures. The natural history of the disease remains unclear and needs to be better delineated. Overall, lymphocytic esophagitis seems to have a chronic and benign course, except for two cases of esophageal perforation in the literature, thought to be secondary to this entity.
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Involvement of the upper gastrointestinal tract by inflammatory bowel disease was long held to be a feature of Crohn's disease, whereas ulcerative colitis was considered to be limited to the colon. It is now recognized that ulcerative colitis associated inflammation can involve the upper gastrointestinal tract, primarily the stomach. In addition to aphthoid esophageal ulcers in Crohn's disease, eosinophilic esophagitis and so-called lymphocytic esophagitis occur in association with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Possible immune mechanisms behind these conditions are presented. The differential diagnosis of inflammation in each site is discussed.
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- Neal S Goldstein
- Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory, PLLC, 25241 Grand River Avenue, Redford, MI 483240, USA.
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, William Beaumont Hospital, 3601 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USA
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