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Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID) comprise a spectrum of inflammatory diseases that can affect any segment of the gastrointestinal tract. The pathogenesis of these conditions is complex; differentiating between primary and secondary forms of these disorders can be clinically challenging. We report a case of primary EGID in a patient with remote parasite exposure, whose symptoms were initially attributed to irritable bowel syndrome. Endoscopy revealed the rare finding of EGID involving the entire gastrointestinal tract; symptoms improved with an elimination diet. This case raises the possibility of a link between prior parasite exposure and development of EGID, and underscores the necessity of exploring alternative diagnoses in patients with presumed IBS who present with severe symptoms.
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Wilechansky, R.M., Spring, M., Huang, Q. et al. Eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroenteritis, and colitis in a patient with prior parasite exposure. Clin J Gastroenterol 12, 530–533 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-019-00988-6
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