Introduction
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an underrecognized chronic condition where
symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux are accompanied by eosinophilia in
the esophagus (1). This disorder is associated with a history of other
atopic disorders, particularly food allergies (1). Steakhouse syndrome
is a condition in which food gets stuck in the esophagus (2). It is most
common in older people and results from several etiologies: esophageal
carcinoma, diverticulum, hiatal hernia, eosinophilic esophagitis,
achalasia, esophageal spasm, and esophagogastric outflow obstruction
(2). We herein present the case of a young male patient who presented
with steakhouse syndrome and was found to have eosinophilic esophagitis.
In this case, eosinophilic esophagitis was the leading cause of
recurrent episodes of food impaction. With the right treatment, the
patient’s condition resolved on repeat gastroscopy.