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ArticleFrontiers in allergy2026

Panallergen sensitization in children with eosinophilic esophagitis: a pilot study.

Raffaella De Santis, Valentina Silvera, Cristina Ferrigno, Laura Gianolio, Cecilia Mantegazza, Cristina Cocuccio, Lorenzo Norsa, Miriam Acunzo, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti, Elena Pozzi and 1 more

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Raffaella De SantisDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Valentina SilveraDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Cristina FerrignoDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Laura GianolioDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Cecilia MantegazzaDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Cristina CocuccioDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Lorenzo NorsaDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Miriam AcunzoDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Gian Vincenzo ZuccottiDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Elena PozziDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Enza D'AuriaDepartment of Paediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune-mediated disorder associated with atopic comorbidities and may be considered a late manifestation of the atopic march. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of atopic comorbidities, sensitization to food allergens and panallergens in pediatric EoE patients, and to explore the potential association between panallergen sensitization and response to treatment. Methods: We conducted a single-center observational study on pediatric EoE patients, followed at Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital in Milan. Clinical, endoscopic, and histological data, together with sensitization profiles to food allergens and panallergens [profilins, PR-10 proteins, and lipid transfer proteins (LTPs)] were collected. Patients were classified into two groups according to their response to PPI therapy. Results: Twenty-four patients (median age 11.5 years, IQR 9-13; 23 males) were enrolled. 79% (19/24) had a family history of atopy and 19/24 (79%) had allergic comorbidities. Sensitization to food allergens was observed in 17/24 (71%); panallergen sensitization was detected in 15/24 patients (63%). Conclusions: This study is the first to address panallergen sensitization in a pediatric cohort of EoE patients. Our findings suggest that panallergen sensitization might be associated with response to PPI. However, these preliminary findings require confirmation in larger, powered studies.

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childreneosinophilic esophagitisfood sensitizationpanallergen sensitizationproton pump inhibitor response

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PMCPMC13342198

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