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Tracheal stenosis: a new airway manifestation of eosinophilic esophagitis

Volume 15 · Issue 3 Publish Date: September 15, 2019
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N. Justicz
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
S. N. Bowe
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
S. C. Hardy
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
M. S. Fracchia
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
C. J. Hartnick
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
Justicz, N., Bowe, S. N., Hardy, S. C., Fracchia, M. S., & Hartnick, C. J. (2019). Tracheal stenosis: a new airway manifestation of eosinophilic esophagitis. B-ENT, 15(3), 229–231. Retrieved from https://www.b-ent.be/index.php/pub/article/view/770
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Abstract

Problem/Objective: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory disorder of the esophagus that usually presents as gastrointestinal symptoms; although, it can cause airway obstruction. We report a case of a young adult with new biphasic stridor found to have tracheal stenosis, a previously undescribed manifestation of EoE. Methodology: This is a case report of a patient at a tertiary medical center. Results: Eosinophilic infiltrates were visualized by histopathology. The patient responded well to surgical intervention, medication, and dietary modification. Conclusion: We aim to widen the differential diagnosis for tracheal stenosis to include EoE, so that patients can received high quality care and appropriate treatment.

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Published In
Journal B-ENT
Volume / Issue Volume 15 · Issue 3
Pages 229-231
History
Published Online September 15, 2019
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N. Justicz
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
S. N. Bowe
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
S. C. Hardy
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
M. S. Fracchia
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
C. J. Hartnick
Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Justicz, N., Bowe, S. N., Hardy, S. C., Fracchia, M. S., & Hartnick, C. J. (2019). Tracheal stenosis: a new airway manifestation of eosinophilic esophagitis. B-ENT, 15(3), 229–231. Retrieved from https://www.b-ent.be/index.php/pub/article/view/770
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