Eosinophilic gastroenteritis--a rare cause of severe abdominal pain. Case report

Eur J Surg. 1991 Mar;157(3):225-6.

Abstract

A 48-year-old man with a long history of recurrent severe abdominal pain developed moderate drug dependence before the diagnosis of eosinophilic gastroenteritis was established. The symptoms quickly responded to corticosteroid treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology*
  • Eosinophilia / complications*
  • Eosinophilia / diagnosis
  • Gastroenteritis / complications*
  • Gastroenteritis / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence