Duodenal IgE-positive cells and elimination diet responsiveness in children with atopic dermatitis

• Published in: Annals of allergy, asthma, & immunology Vol. 86; no. 6; p. 665
• Main Authors: Caffarelli, C, Cavagni, G, Romanini, E, Caruana, P, de Angelis, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.2001
• Subjects: Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Dermatitis, Atopic - immunology; Duodenum - cytology; Duodenum - immunology; Feeding Behavior; Female; Humans; Immunoglobulin E - analysis; Immunoglobulin E - blood; Infant; Intestinal Mucosa - cytology; Intestinal Mucosa - immunology; Male; Predictive Value of Tests; Skin Tests

Parameters for identifying eczematous children who could respond to an elimination diet are needed. In children with food allergy, duodenal IgE-containing cells are enhanced. To determine the presence of duodenal mucosal IgE-positive cells in atopic dermatitis and to determine whether duodenal IgE-p...