Eosinophilic Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Associated Abdominal Viscera: Imaging Findings and Diagnosis. July-August 2022-RG220004-2022-Venkatesh-SG

RG220004-2022-Venkatesh-SG

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The study guide focuses on eosinophilic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (EGIDs) and highlights key aspects related to their imaging findings and diagnosis. Below is a summary of the content covered in the study guide for SA-CME Test 22-0004:<br /><br />1. <strong>Most Common EGID</strong>: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is identified as the most common eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder.<br /><br />2. <strong>EoE Endoscopic Findings</strong>: Minor endoscopic findings of EoE include vertical linear furrows in the esophageal mucosa.<br /><br />3. <strong>EoE Esophagram Patterns</strong>: The predominant pattern observed in EoE on esophagrams is fixed rings, also referred to as trachealization.<br /><br />4. <strong>Radiologic Features of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis (EGE)</strong>: For the serosal subtype of EGE, ascites is noted as the most common radiologic feature.<br /><br />5. <strong>Treatment for EGE</strong>: The mainstay of treatment for EGE is corticosteroid treatment, which helps manage the symptoms and inflammation associated with the disorder.<br /><br />The guide emphasizes that the information provided is for study purposes only and that SA-CME credit will not be awarded just by reviewing this document. To earn credit, participants must engage with the corresponding online test available through the RSNA learning center.

Keywords

eosinophilic disorders

gastrointestinal tract

EGIDs

eosinophilic esophagitis

endoscopic findings

esophagram patterns

eosinophilic gastroenteritis

radiologic features

corticosteroid treatment

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