Gastroenteritis, Eosinophilic

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Synonyms

EG
EGE,
Eosinophilic gastroenteropathy
Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders
EGID
Eosinophilic gastritis

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare digestive disease characterized by the presence of a particular type of white blood cell (eosinophils) in one or more of the three layers that make up the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the stomach, small intestines, and large intestines.

Resources

Digestive Disease National Coalition
507 Capitol Court
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: (202)544-7497
Fax: (202)546-7105
Email: scott@hmcw.org
Internet: http://www.ddnc.org

NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Tel: (301)654-3810
Fax: (301)907-8906
Tel: (800)891-5389
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niddk.nih.gov

Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease (CURED)
2937 Bayberry Dr.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel: (847)793-0071
Email: ellyn@curedfoundation.org
Internet: http://www.curedfoundation.org

Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue
MLC 2010
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
Tel: (513)636-2233
Fax: (513)636-9069
Tel: (800)344-2462
Internet: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/eosinophils

American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
3419 Whispering Ways Drive
Richmond, TX 77469
Tel: (713)498-8216
Email: mail@apfed.org
Internet: http://www.apfed.org

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Last Updated: 4/25/2008
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Last Updated: April 25, 2008

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