Can Eoe Turn into Cancer
Summary. Eosinophilic Esophagitis (Eoe) Is a Disorder Characterized by Long-Term Chronic Eosinophilic Inflammation, Which May Predispose Patients for Malignant...
SUMMARY. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a disorder characterized by long-term chronic eosinophilic inflammation, which may predispose patients for malignant transformation. To determine if EoE is associated with an increased risk for esophageal cancer (EC) over time.
Can eosinophilic esophagitis cause death?
Results. Through December 2017, 34 deaths were confirmed in EoE patients (4.60 per 1,000 person-years) compared with 165 in reference individuals (4.57 per 1,000 person-years). This rate corresponds to an aHR of 0.97 (95% CI = 0.67–1.40).
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Has anyone died from EoE?
Mortality from eosinophilic esophagitis has not been reported, in contrast to asthma, currently at over 3000 deaths per year.
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