Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome, Allergic Proctocolitis, and Enteropathy

Elizabeth Feuille, Anna Nowak-Węgrzyn

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Abstract

Food protein-induced enterocolitis (FPIES), allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP), and enteropathy (FPE) are among a number of immune-mediated reactions to food that are thought to occur primarily via non-IgE-mediated pathways. All three are typically present in infancy and are triggered most commonly by cow’s milk protein. The usual presenting features are vomiting with lethargy and dehydration in FPIES; bloody and mucous stools in FPIAP; and diarrhea with malabsorption and failure to thrive in FPE. Diagnosis is based on convincing history and resolution of symptoms with food avoidance; confirmatory diagnostic testing other than food challenge is lacking. The mainstay of management is avoidance of the suspected inciting food, with interval challenge to assess for resolution, which usually occurs in the first years of life. Studies published in the past few years clarify common presenting features, report additional culprit foods, address potential biomarkers, and suggest new management strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Article number50
JournalCurrent Allergy and Asthma Reports
Volume15
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • Allergic colitis
  • Allergic enterocolitis
  • Allergic proctocolitis
  • FPE
  • FPIAP
  • FPIES
  • Food allergy
  • Food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis
  • Food protein-induced enterocolitis
  • Food protein-induced enteropathy

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