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Esophagitis Microchapters

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Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Esophagitis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X Ray

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT

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Treatment

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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

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Esophagitis On the Web

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1],Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Soumya Sachdeva

Synonyms and keywords: Oesophagitis

Overview

Esophagitis is defined as inflammation of the esophagus. The inflammation can be due to a variety of causes such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, viruses, or chemical injuries.

Pathophysiology

Pathological Findings

Images courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

Gross Images

Microscopic Images

Histopathological Findings: Herpes esophagitis

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Causes

Common Causes

Casues in Alphabetical Order

Diagnosis

Symptoms

The symptoms of esophagitis include:

Symptoms of underlying diseases that cause esophagitis include:

Diagnostic Findings

X-ray Findings

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Endoscopic Findings

Images courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

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