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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Spectrum of Response
Non-response:
 • Histology: Persistent eosinophilia, ≥ 15 eos/hpf
 • Symptoms:
(EoE) - Spectrum ... • Histology: Normal ... • Endoscopy: Normal ... #Esophagitis #EoE ... Response #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis ... of PPI plus • Oral ... as CT scan #EoE ... Gastroenteritis #Treatment #management ... #gastroenterology
DRESS Syndrome vs SJS/TEN
DRESS
 • Latency: 2-8 weeks
 • Rash: Morbilliform
 • Mucosal involvement: 50% have
Syndrome vs SJS/TEN ... erosions • CBC: Eosinophilia ... • Skin biopsy: Dermal ... lymphocytes and eos ... #comparison #table
Secondary Causes of Esophageal Eosinophilia (EoE) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
 • Eosinophilic gastrointestinal
of Esophageal Eosinophilia ... (EoE) - Differential ... Hyper-IgE syndrome • PTEN ... wasting syndrome #Eoe ... Secondary #Causes #gastroenterology
Refractory Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) Management Algorithm
Initial treatment with topical steroids
Initial treatment with dietary elimination
Continued EoE nonresponse:
Refractory Eosinophilic ... ) Management Algorithm ... #Eosinophilic # ... Esophagitis #Management ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Management Algorithm
 - PPI x 8 weeks
 - Dietary therapy with Empiric Elimination or
Management Algorithm ... Elemental x 6 wks - Oral ... x 4-8 wks #EoE ... #Eosinophilic # ... Algorithm #Treatment #gastroenterology
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Treatment Algorithm
Medical therapy:
 • Proton pump inhibition
 • Topical corticosteroids
Diet therapy
 •
Eosinophilic Esophagitis ... (EoE) - Treatment ... #Eosinophilic # ... Treatment #Algorithm #management ... #gastroenterology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Reaction with Eosinophilia ... reaction • SJS/TEN ... Exanthematous Pustulosis Management ... Oral/IV Glucocorticoids ... dermatology #diagnosis #management
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Treatment
Stop offending agents:
 • List as allergies
Reaction with Eosinophilia ... topical steroid +/- oral ... manual absolute Eos ... Syndrome #Treatment #Management
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Primitive Suck, ... Physical Exam The normal ... extension of the great toe ... ball of the foot then ... Babinski sign” is normal