Tryptase staining of mast cells may differentiate eosinophilic esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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Published in Am J Gastroenterol on October 26, 2010

Authors

Evan S Dellon1, Xiaoxin Chen, C Ryan Miller, Karen J Fritchie, Tara C Rubinas, John T Woosley, Nicholas J Shaheen

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7080, USA. edellon@med.unc.edu

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