Eosinophilic esophagitis

ICD-10 Code K20.0

Eosinophilic esophagitis

Definition

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, allergic disease of the esophagus characterized clinically by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction (including vomiting, dysphagia, feeding disorders, food impaction and abdominal pain) which persist after treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Also known as EoE — per MONDO

Also identified as

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
Esophagus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0