Article
Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Are the Differences?
International journal of molecular sciences - 5 Aug 2024
Melhem Hassan, Niess Jan Hendrik
Abstract excerpt
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, with EoE predominantly provoked by food and aeroallergens, whereas IBD is driven by a broader spectrum of immunopathological and environmental triggers. This review presents a comprehensive comparison of the pathophysiological and therapeutic strategies for EoE and IBD. We examine...
Topics
- Humans
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Animals
- Cytokines
- Eosinophils
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
