Korean J Gastroenterol.  2010 Jun;55(6):410-412. 10.4166/kjg.2010.55.6.410.

Clinical Characteristics of 17 Cases of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis

• Ryu DY
• Kim GH

• KMID: 948772
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2010.55.6.410

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Age Factors
Eosinophilia/classification/*diagnosis/drug therapy
Gastroenteritis/classification/*diagnosis/drug therapy
Humans
Sex Factors
Steroids/therapeutic use

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