Eosinophil infiltration of the oesophageal mucosa in patients with pollen allergy during the season

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ONBAŞI K., SİN A. Z., Doganavsargil B., Onder G., Bor S., Sebik F.

CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY, vol.35, no.11, pp.1423-1431, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 35 Issue: 11
• Publication Date: 2005
• Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2005.02351.x
• Journal Name: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1423-1431
• Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background The oesophagus is normally devoid of eosinophils. There are some disorders accompanying with eosinophil infiltration. Food allergy has been reported as a common reason, especially in children but some other studies have also indicated that aeroallergens might have a role in oesophageal eosinophil accumulation.