Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Saudi Children
Author Information
Author(s): Hasosah Mohammed Y., Sukkar Ghassan A., Alsahafi Ashraf F., Thabit Adel O., Fakeeh Mohammed E., Al-Zahrani Daifulah M., Satti Mohamed B.
Primary Institution: King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
This study aims to examine the symptoms, histology, and endoscopy results of eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) in Saudi children.
Conclusion
Failure to thrive and abdominal pain in male, atopic school-aged children are common features of eosinophilic esophagitis.
Supporting Evidence
- 86% of patients reported failure to thrive.
- 46% had asthma and 40% had allergic rhinitis.
- 66% showed peripheral eosinophilia.
- 60% had high serum IgE levels.
- Endoscopic findings included esophageal trachealization and erythema in 46% of patients.
Takeaway
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a condition where kids have trouble swallowing and growing because of too many eosinophils in their esophagus, and it often happens in boys.
Methodology
Retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis at National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, between 2007 and 2009.
Limitations
The study is limited by its retrospective design and small sample size.
Participant Demographics
100% of the patients were males, with a median age of 10 years (range, 3-17 years).
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