Table 2

Endoscopic features of EoE.

Endoscopic feature

Description

Linear furrowing

• Vertical esophageal lines or ridges in the esophageal wall

Concentric rings

• Multiple rings that may be fine, web-like or thickened (also termed the “corrugated” or “ringed” esophagus)

White speckled exudates

• Patches of whitish papules (1-2 mm in diameter)

• Resembles esophageal candidiasis

Schatzki ring

• Narrow ring of tissue located just above the junction of the esophagus and stomach

Small-calibre esophagus

• Narrowed esophagus, with fixed internal diameter

• Featureless, unchanging column

• Poor expansion on air insufflation

• Proximal and/or distal stenosis

Linear superficial mucosal tears

• Mucosal abrasions or shearing that occur upon minimal contact (e.g., after simple passage of a routine endoscope)

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