Esophageal disease
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| Esophageal disease Classification and external resources | |
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| Head and neck. Esophagus at bottom. | |
| MeSH | D004935 |
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Esophageal diseases can derive from congenital conditions, or they can be acquired later in life.
Many people experience a burning sensation in their chest occasionally, caused by stomach acids refluxing into the esophagus, normally called heartburn. Extended exposure to heartburn may erode the lining of the esophagus, leading potentially to Barrett's esophagus which is associated an increased risk of adenocarcinoma most commonly found in the distal one-third of the esophagus.
Some people also experience a sensation known as globus esophagus, where it feels as if a ball is lodged in the lower part of the esophagus.
The following are additional diseases and conditions that affect the esophagus:
- Achalasia
- Chagas disease
- Caustic injury to the esophagus
- Esophageal atresia and Tracheoesophageal fistula
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal web
- Esophagitis
- GERD
- Hiatus hernia
- Mallory-Weiss syndrome
- Neurogenic dysphagia
- Schatzki's ring
- Zenker's Diverticulum
- Boerhaave syndrome
- Esophageal dysphagia
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Congenital malformations and deformations of digestive system (Q35-Q45, 749-751) | |
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| Tongue, mouth and pharynx | Cleft lip and palate - Van der Woude syndrome - Ankyloglossia - Macroglossia - Pharyngeal pouch |
| Esophagus and upper alimentary tract | Esophageal atresia - Tracheoesophageal fistula - Esophageal web - Pyloric stenosis - Hiatus hernia |
| Intestines | Intestinal atresia (Duodenal atresia) - Imperforate anus - Meckel's diverticulum - Hirschsprung's disease - Intestinal malrotation - Persistent cloaca |
| Pancreas | Annular pancreas - Accessory pancreas - Pancreas divisum |
| Other | Choledochal cysts - Alagille syndrome |
| See also non-congenital (K20-K93, 530-579) | |
WikiDoc Research Resources for Esophageal disease | |
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| Articles on Esophageal disease | Most recent articles on Esophageal disease • Most cited articles on Esophageal disease • Review articles on Esophageal disease • Articles on Esophageal disease in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ |
| Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Esophageal disease | Powerpoint slides on Esophageal disease • Images of Esophageal disease • Photos of Esophageal disease • Podcasts & MP3s on Esophageal disease • Videos on Esophageal disease |
| Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Esophageal disease | Cochrane Collaboration on Esophageal disease • Bandolier on Esophageal disease • TRIP on Esophageal disease |
| Cost Effectiveness of Esophageal disease | Cost Effectiveness of Esophageal disease |
| Clinical Trials Involving Esophageal disease | Ongoing Trials on Esophageal disease at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Esophageal disease • Clinical Trials on Esophageal disease at Google |
| Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Esophageal disease | US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Esophageal disease • NICE Guidance on Esophageal disease • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Esophageal disease • CDC on Esophageal disease |
| Textbook Information on Esophageal disease | Books and Textbook Information on Esophageal disease |
| Pharmacology Resources on Esophageal disease | Dosing of Esophageal disease • Drug interactions with Esophageal disease • Side effects of Esophageal disease • Allergic reactions to Esophageal disease • Overdose information on Esophageal disease • Carcinogenicity information on Esophageal disease • Esophageal disease in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Esophageal disease • |
| Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Esophageal disease | Genetics of Esophageal disease • Pharmacogenomics of Esophageal disease • Proteomics of Esophageal disease |
| Newstories on Esophageal disease | Esophageal disease in the news • Be alerted to news on Esophageal disease • News trends on Esophageal disease |
| Commentary on Esophageal disease | Blogs on Esophageal disease |
| Patient Resources on Esophageal disease | Patient resources on Esophageal disease • Discussion groups on Esophageal disease • Patient Handouts on Esophageal disease • Directions to Hospitals Treating Esophageal disease • Risk calculators and risk factors for Esophageal disease |
| Healthcare Provider Resources on Esophageal disease | Symptoms of Esophageal disease • Causes & Risk Factors for Esophageal disease • Diagnostic studies for Esophageal disease • Treatment of Esophageal disease |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Esophageal disease | CME Programs on Esophageal disease |
| International Resources on Esophageal disease | Esophageal disease en Espanol • Esophageal disease en Francais |
| Business Resources on Esophageal disease | Esophageal disease in the Marketplace • Patents on Esophageal disease |
| Informatics Resources on Esophageal disease | List of terms related to Esophageal disease |
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Acknowledgement and Attribution Regarding Sources of Content
Some of the initial content on this page may be incorporated in part from copyleft sources in the public domain including wikis such as Wikipedia and AskDrWiki. Drug information for patients came from the The National Library of Medicine. Infectious disease information may have come from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Differential Diagnoses are drawn from clinicians as well as an amalgamation of 3 sources: 1.The Disease Database; 2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:3; 3. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:7 .
