Table 1 Characteristics of gastrointestinal involvement in EGPA
| Â | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Manifestations | Â | Â |
Abdominal pain | 39/52 | 78.0 |
Diarrhea | 21/52 | 40.4 |
Nausea and/or vomiting | 17/52 | 32.7 |
Acid regurgitation | 6/52 | 11.5 |
Abdominal distension | 4/52 | 7.7 |
Melena | 4/52 | 7.7 |
Jaundice | 1/52 | 1.9 |
Severe lesions | Â | Â |
Bleeding | 14/52 | 26.9 |
Ulcer | 9/52 | 17.3 |
Obstruction | 5/52 | 9.6 |
Pancreatitis | 3/52 | 5.8 |
Perforation | 2/52 | 3.8 |
Necrosis | 1/52 | 1.9 |
Distribution | Â | Â |
Upper gastrointestinal tract | 35/44 | 79.5 |
Lower gastrointestinal tract | 20/44 | 45.5 |
Gallbladder | 4/52 | 7.7 |
Pancreas | 3/52 | 5.8 |