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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis

ORPHA:2070· ICD-10 K52.8

Definition

A rare benign gastrointestinal disease characterized by the presence of abnormal and nonspecific gastro-intestinal (GI) manifestations, associated with an eosinophilic infiltration of the GI tract, which can affect several segments and involve several layers within the GI wall.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
All ages