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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
* The most common cause is [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] ([[GERD]]). If caused by [[GERD]], the diseases is also called | * The most common cause is [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] ([[GERD]]). If caused by [[GERD]], the diseases is also called [[reflux esophagitis]]. | ||
* Other causes of [[esophagitis]] include infections (most commonly [[Candida (genus)|candida]], [[herpes simplex]] and [[cytomegalovirus]]). These infections are typically seen in [[immunocompromised]] people, such as those with [[HIV]]. | * Other causes of [[esophagitis]] include infections (most commonly [[Candida (genus)|candida]], [[herpes simplex]] and [[cytomegalovirus]]). These infections are typically seen in [[immunocompromised]] people, such as those with [[HIV]]. | ||
* [[Food allergy|Food allergies]] have also been known to cause [[esophagitis]] | * [[Food allergy|Food allergies]] have also been known to cause [[esophagitis]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Pathophysiology
- The most common cause is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If caused by GERD, the diseases is also called reflux esophagitis.
- Other causes of esophagitis include infections (most commonly candida, herpes simplex and cytomegalovirus). These infections are typically seen in immunocompromised people, such as those with HIV.
- Food allergies have also been known to cause esophagitis
- Chemical injury by alkaline or acid solutions may also cause esophagitis, and is usually seen in children or in adults who attempt suicide.
- Physical injury resulting from radiation therapy or by nasogastric tubes may also be responsible.
Pathological Findings
Gross Images
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Esophagus: Candida: Gross natural color close up of distal esophagus mucosa, an excellent example of candida esophagitis -
Esophagitis Candida: Gross natural color close-up, an excellent example
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Esophagitis Candida: Gross natural color excellent close-up photo case of acute myelomonocytic leukemia -
Necrotizing esophagitis and gastritis, sulfuric acid ingested as suicide attempt
Microscopic Images
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Herpes esophagitis 100 x -
Herpes esophagitis 400 x -
Herpes esophagitis 600 x
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Reflux esophagitis 100 x -
Reflux esophagitis 400 x -
Necrotizing esophagitis and gastritis, sulfuric acid ingested as suicide attempt
Histopathological Findings: Herpes Esophagitis
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