[Eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal system: description of a clinical case simulating a lymphoproliferative process]

Medicina (Firenze). 1990 Jan-Mar;10(1):27-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of diffuse eosinophilic infiltration of the gastroenteric tract which involved a large portion of the small intestine is discussed. It arose in a patient not previously affected with allergic traits and without eosinophilia in peripheral blood. Problems of differential diagnosis and clinical-therapeutic implications are reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eosinophilia* / diagnosis
  • Eosinophilia* / pathology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Intestines / pathology
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / diagnosis
  • Male