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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2025; 31(38): 110999
Published online Oct 14, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i38.110999
Table 1 Common clinical features and diagnostic criteria of eosinophilic esophagitis[1,65]
Feature
Description
Relevance
Definitive diagnosisHistological identification of 15 or more eosinophils per HPF[65]Gold standard for diagnosis
Endoscopic findingsRings, linear furrows, exudates, edema[65]Key visual indicators
Associated atopic conditionsAsthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis, food allergies[1]Common co-morbidities, important for management
SymptomsDysphagia, food impaction, chest pain, reflux-like symptoms[1]Impact on quality of life
Risk of complicationsIncreased risk of esophageal strictures and remodeling[1]Importance of early diagnosis


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