Eosinophilic esophagitis: A newly established cause of dysphagia

Table 2 Endoscopic features of eosinophilic esophagitis

Endoscopic feature	Description
Feline esophagus	Multiple concentric rings, may be fine in nature, web-like or thickened
(corrugated, ringed esophagus)
Small calibre esophagus	Narrow, fixed internal diameter
	Featureless, unchanging column
	Poor expansion on air insufflation
	Proximal and/or distal stenosis
Adherent white papules	White exudates 1-2 mm in diameter which do not wash off (similar to candidiasis)
	Speckled patches
	Vesicles
	Loss of vascular pattern
Esophageal furrows	Vertical esophageal lines
Crêpe paper mucosa	Fragile esophageal mucosa
	Delicate, inelastic
	Mucosal abrasions or tear with minimal contact