Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: Approach to diagnosis and management

Figure 1 Algorithm for eosinophilic gastroenteritis diagnosis. ¹Histologic ascertainment for absence of malignant cells or findings suggestive of IBD, connective tissue diseases or vasculitis. AEC: Absolute eosinophilic count; ANA: Anti-nuclear antibody; ANCA: Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies; EC: Eosinophilic count; EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound; Hx: History; IBD: Inflammatory bowel disease; PE: Physical examination; S/A: Stool analysis; US: Ultrasound; EGE: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis.