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| Micro = abundant eosinophils - no agreed upon number - "most use 20/HPF", there is variation along the large bowel - normal in rectum <10/HPF, normal in cecum <30/HPF | |||
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| Site = [[colon]] | |||
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| Bloodwork = +/-eosinophilia | |||
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| Tx = dependent on underlying cause | |||
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'''Eosinophilic colitis''', abbreviated '''EC''', is an inflammatory process involving the [[colon]] ([[colitis]]) characterized by abundant [[eosinophil]]s. | '''Eosinophilic colitis''', abbreviated '''EC''', is an inflammatory process involving the [[colon]] ([[colitis]]) characterized by abundant [[eosinophil]]s. | ||