Table 3 Comparison of endoscopic and histopathological findings by organ
From: Diagnostic yield and appropriate indication of upper endoscopy in Jordanian children
Endoscopic findings | Ratea | Histopathological findings | Ratea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Esophagus | - Erythema - Ulcers - Strictures - Exudates - Furrows, whitish plaques - Circular rings | 117/787 (15%) | - Reflux esophagitis - Eosinophilic esophagitis - Infectious esophagitis - Nonspecific inflammation | 100/214 (46.7%) |
Stomach | - Hyperemia - Ulcers - Nodularity - Erosions - Hemorrhagic spots - Abnormal folds - Trichobezoar | 258/787 (33.2%) | - Mild–moderate nonspecific inflammation - H. pylori–related gastritis - Menetrier disease - Eosinophilic gastropathy | 267/421 (63.4%) |
Duodenum | - Hyperemia - Erosions - Ulcers - Scalloping and ridging - Snowflake appearance - Flattened villi | 115/787 (14.8%) | - Moderate to severe inflammation - Villous atrophy - Giardia - Lymphangiectasia | 100/545 (18.3%) |