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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Nov 15, 2015; 6(4): 150-158
Published online Nov 15, 2015. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v6.i4.150
Table 1 Endoscopic and histological features of eosinophilic esophagitis
Endoscopic features
Esophageal rings
White exudates or plaques
Longitudinal furrows
Diffuse esophageal narrowing
Mucosal fragility
Histological features
Eosinophilic infiltration (≥ 15 eos/hpf)
Eosinophilic degranulation
Basal zone hyperplasia
Eosinophilic micro-abscesses
Spongiosis or dilated intercellular spaces
Intramucosal lymphocytes