Abstract：
This chapter presents an overview of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) for the Primary Care Practitioner (PCP). The focus is on helping PCPs keep it in their differential diagnosis by discussing the spectrum of clinical presentations, how to screen for EoE in at-risk populations and subsequently manage the patient with this condition. The authors review epidemiology, risk factors and associated conditions, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management options.
摘要：
本章概述了初级保健医师（PCP）的嗜酸性粒细胞性食管炎（EoE）。重点是通过讨论临床表现的范围来帮助PCP保持其鉴别诊断，如何在高危人群中筛查EoE，并随后对患有这种疾病的患者进行管理。作者回顾了流行病学，危险因素和相关条件，病理学,临床表现,诊断,和管理选项。
