# Senior Nursing Officer With Ascites and Abdominal Mass Due to Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A 51-year-old nursing officer developed abdominal issues due to a rare condition called eosinophilic gastroenteritis, highlighting diagnostic and treatment challenges.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the diagnostic and treatment dilemmas in managing eosinophilic gastroenteritis with an informed patient.

## Key findings

- The patient presented with dysphagia, vomiting, watery diarrhea, ascites, and an abdominal mass.
- Differential diagnosis was complicated by non-specific symptoms and inconsistent treatment opinions between doctors and the patient.

## Abstract

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis has non-specific and varied symptoms due to the eosinophil infiltration in various parts of the gastrointestinal system and different wall layers. We reported a 51-year-old female senior nursing officer with dysphagia, vomiting, watery diarrhea, ascites, and abdominal mass. In addition to discussing the difficulties of differential diagnosis, we also face the dilemma of inconsistent treatment opinions between doctors and the patient, especially when the patient is well-informed and resourced.