Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
2002 Oct;25(4):198-202.
Secondary Achalasia by Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soon Chun Hyang University, School of Medicine, Chonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea. MhoLee@schch.co.kr
Abstract
- Idiopathic eosinophilic esophagitis is a part of disorders that comprise eosinophilic gastroenteritis, a condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract. Its clinical feature depends on the type of layer and location involved. A 56-year-old man presented with dysphagia and abdominal pain. Endoscopic ultrsonography and esophageal manometry showed definite smooth muscle hypertrophy of the esophagus and vigorous achalasia like motility disturbance. We report a case of eosinophilic eosphagitis that resolved by steroid treatment, with a review of relevant literatures.
