Eosinophil-associated gastrointestinal disorders: a world-wide-web based registry.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
A world wide web database was established that tracked features of eosinophil-associated gastrointestinal disorders; 80% had coexisting atopic disease, 62% had food sensitization, and 16% had an immediate family member with a similar disorder. Developmental delay, seizure disorders, and congenital anomalies were seen in a proportion of respondents. The world wide web has proven to be an efficient tool to gather patient information, allowing us to define distinguishing features of various eosinophil-associated gastrointestinal disorders and to establish that these disorders have strong genetic and allergic components.
Medical subject headings
- Eosinophilia
- Gastrointestinal Diseases