Food impaction in older age: Think about an eosinophilic esophagitis

Öz

Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory disease of esophagus. It is generally seen in childhood and young population. It is not common in advanced age. Eosinophilic esophagitis decreases the ability of the esophagus to stretch and accommodation against foods. Therefore, the major symptom in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis is difficulty in swallowing solid food (dysphagia). Therefore, food stuck in the esophageal lumen is the specific manifestation when swallowing. Herein, we reported a patient in old age presented with food impaction. In conclusion, eosinophilic esophagitis is a rare entity that must be considered in elderly patients complaining food impaction.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Key words: Dysphagia, eosinophilic esophagitis

İleri yaşta gıda takılması: Eozinofilik özofajiti hatırla

Öz

Eozinofilik özofajit özofagusun inflamatuvar hastalığıdır. Genellikle genç erişkin yaşta görülür. İleri yaşta nadiren görülmektedir. Eozinofilik özofajit, özofagusun yiyeceklere karşı esnemesini ve uyumunu azaltır. Bu nedenle esas semptom disfajidir. Özellikle gıdaların takılmasına neden olur. Bu yazıda, ileri yaşta gıda takılması ile gelen bir vaka sunduk. Özet olarak, ileri yaşta gıda takılması ile başvuran hastalarda nadir olmasına karşın eozinofilik özofajit akılda tutulmalıdır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Disfaji, eozinofilik özofajit

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