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2 articles from the last 90 days matching "eosinophilic esophagitis"

Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 5

New Recruiting Trial: The Esophageal String Test as a Diagnostic Screening Tool for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Among Africans With Dysphagia in Mali and the United States

Researchers are testing a new tool called the Esophageal String Test to help diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis, a condition where too many white blood cells build up in the food pipe and cause trouble swallowing. The test uses a small string that you swallow to collect samples from your esophagus. This study is enrolling people in Mali and the United States who have difficulty swallowing.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a potentially simpler, non-invasive screening method for eosinophilic esophagitis that could reduce the need for traditional endoscopy procedures, particularly for underserved populations in Africa and the US.
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ResearchPUBMEDMar 26

[Shulman syndrome: An atypical presentation of a rare disease].

Shulman syndrome, also called eosinophilic fasciitis, is a rare disease where the tissue layers under the skin become thick and painful. This case describes a man whose condition started after minor injuries and spread throughout his body. Doctors confirmed the diagnosis using a deep skin biopsy and special imaging scans. This article helps doctors recognize unusual presentations of this rare disease.

WHY IT MATTERSThis case report documents an atypical presentation of Shulman syndrome that initially mimicked lymphedema on imaging, helping clinicians recognize and correctly diagnose this rare condition earlier to avoid delayed treatment.
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