Abstract
Background Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a disease in children characterized by esophageal dysfunction and eosinophilic infiltration [1]. Patients frequently present with an atopic history; therefore, allergy testing by both skin prick and food patch testing are often performed. However, the utility of allergy testing remains unclear [1,3]. Treatment with topical corticosteroids may be needed for clinical and histologic improvement if allergic triggers are not identified [1,2]. However, the natural history of EoE suggests that this condition is chronic and may recur when corticosteroids are withdrawn [2]. Therefore, treatment with dietary/aeroallergen avoidance is preferable to reduce the need for oral corticosteroids, while preventing exacerbation of EoE [3]. This study aims to describe the atopic characteristics of a pediatric cohort with EoE over a 10 year period at a tertiary care center.
Highlights
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a disease in children characterized by esophageal dysfunction and eosinophilic infiltration [1]
Data pertaining to patient demographics, symptoms at diagnosis, atopic history, endoscopic and histologic findings, results of allergy testing and treatment outcomes were extracted
Sixty-nine patients underwent allergy testing as part of a standard EoE workup, of which, 60 (87.0%) had a positive test result
Summary
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a disease in children characterized by esophageal dysfunction and eosinophilic infiltration [1]. Patients frequently present with an atopic history; allergy testing by both skin prick and food patch testing are often performed. The utility of allergy testing remains unclear [1,3]. Treatment with topical corticosteroids may be needed for clinical and histologic improvement if allergic triggers are not identified [1,2]. The natural history of EoE suggests that this condition is chronic and may recur when corticosteroids are withdrawn [2]. Treatment with dietary/aeroallergen avoidance is preferable to reduce the need for oral corticosteroids, while preventing exacerbation of EoE [3]. This study aims to describe the atopic characteristics of a pediatric cohort with EoE over a 10 year period at a tertiary care center
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