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* Physical injury resulting from [[radiation therapy]] or by [[nasogastric tube]]s may also be responsible. | * Physical injury resulting from [[radiation therapy]] or by [[nasogastric tube]]s may also be responsible. | ||
===Pathological Findings=== | ===Pathological Findings=== | ||
[http://www.peir.net Images courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology] | [http://www.peir.net 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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Image:Candida esophagitis 1.jpg|Esophagus: Candida: Gross natural color close up of distal esophagus mucosa, an excellent example of candida esophagitis | Image:Candida esophagitis 1.jpg|Esophagus: Candida: Gross natural color close up of distal esophagus mucosa, an excellent example of candida esophagitis | ||
Image:Candida esophagitis 2.jpg|Esophagitis Candida: Gross natural color close-up, an excellent example | Image:Candida esophagitis 2.jpg|Esophagitis Candida: Gross natural color close-up, an excellent example | ||
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Image:Candida esophagitis 3.jpg|Esophagitis Candida: Gross natural color excellent close-up photo case of acute myelomonocytic leukemia | Image:Candida esophagitis 3.jpg|Esophagitis Candida: Gross natural color excellent close-up photo case of acute myelomonocytic leukemia | ||
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Image:Necrotizing esophagitis micro 1.jpg|Necrotizing esophagitis and gastritis, sulfuric acid ingested as suicide attempt | Image:Necrotizing esophagitis micro 1.jpg|Necrotizing esophagitis and gastritis, sulfuric acid ingested as suicide attempt | ||
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====Histopathological Findings: Herpes esophagitis==== | ====Histopathological Findings: Herpes esophagitis==== | ||
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===Casues in Alphabetical Order=== | ===Casues in Alphabetical Order=== | ||
* [[Gastroesophageal reflux | * [[Bacterial infection]] | ||
* [[GERD]] | * [[Candida]] | ||
* [[Caustic burn]] | |||
* [[Crohn's Disease]] | |||
* [[Cytomegalovirus]] ([[CMV]]) | |||
* [[Drugs]], [[toxins]] | |||
* [[Fungal infection]] | |||
* [[Gastric]] tube | |||
* [[Gastroesophageal reflux]] | |||
* [[GERD]] | |||
* [[Gastroscopy]] | |||
* [[Hernias]] | |||
* [[Herpes]] | |||
* [[Metastasis]] | |||
* [[Radiation]] | |||
* [[Reflux esophagitis]] | * [[Reflux esophagitis]] | ||
* [[Surgery]] | |||
* [[Tumor]] | |||
* [[Ddx:Nausea and Vomiting|Vomiting]] | |||
* 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]]. | ||
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*[[Heartburn]], [[acid reflux]], or [[unpleasant taste in the mouth]] | *[[Heartburn]], [[acid reflux]], or [[unpleasant taste in the mouth]] | ||
*[[Excessive belching]] | *[[Excessive belching]] | ||
==Diagnostic Findings== | ==Diagnostic Findings== | ||
===X-ray Findings=== | ===X-ray Findings=== | ||
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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
- 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
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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
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Necrotizing esophagitis and gastritis, sulfuric acid ingested as suicide attempt
Microscopic Images
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Herpes esophagitis 100 x
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Herpes esophagitis 400 x
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Herpes esophagitis 600 x
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Reflux esophagitis 100 x
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Reflux esophagitis 400 x
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Necrotizing esophagitis and gastritis, sulfuric acid ingested as suicide attempt
Histopathological Findings: Herpes esophagitis
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Causes
Common Causes
Casues in Alphabetical Order
- Bacterial infection
- Candida
- Caustic burn
- Crohn's Disease
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Drugs, toxins
- Fungal infection
- Gastric tube
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- GERD
- Gastroscopy
- Hernias
- Herpes
- Metastasis
- Radiation
- Reflux esophagitis
- Surgery
- Tumor
- Vomiting
- 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.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
The symptoms of esophagitis include:
- Bad breath (halitosis)
- Chest pain, in the middle of the chest, often radiating to the back, usually associated with swallowing or soon after a meal
- Difficulty swallowing and/or painful swallowing, especially if there is a feeling of food getting stuck on the way down
- Hoarseness
- Mouth sores
- Nausea
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
Symptoms of underlying diseases that cause esophagitis include:
Diagnostic Findings
X-ray Findings
(Images shown below are courtesy of RadsWiki)
Endoscopic Findings
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Candida esophagitis
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NSAID esophagitis
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Peptic esophagitis
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Herpetic esophagitis
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Caustic lye esophagitis
