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Esophageal involvement in eosinophilic gastroenteritis

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The radiologic appearance of esophageal involvement due to eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a 15-year-old boy is presented. The lower two thirds of the esophagus was narrowed and the peristalsis diminished. The mucosa appeared smooth. This is the fourth reported case of esophageal involvement in eosinophilic gastroenteritis.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, M5G 1X8, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    M. A. Matzinger & A. Daneman

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Matzinger, M.A., Daneman, A. Esophageal involvement in eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Pediatr Radiol 13, 35–38 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00975664

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