Eosinophilic gastroenteritis
ICD-10 Code
K52.81
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis
Definition
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is a rare benign gastrointestinal disease characterized by the presence of abnormal and nonspecific gastro-intestinal (GI) manifestations, associated with an eosinophilic infiltration of the GI tract, which can affect several segments and involve several layers within the GI wall.
Also known as EGE, eosinophilic enteritis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic gastroenterocolitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 4031 per MONDO
- ICD10CM K52.81 per MONDO
- ICD9 558.41 per MONDO
- NCIT C35330 per MONDO
- Orphanet 2070 per MONDO
- SCTID 359804008 per MONDO
- UMLS C1262481 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |