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

Overview

Esophagitis (or Oesophagitis) is inflammation of the esophagus.

Common Causes

Symptoms

The symptoms of esophagitis include:

  1. Chest pain, in the middle of the chest, often radiating to the back, usually associated with swallowing or soon after a meal
  2. Nausea, vomiting, or indigestion
  3. Heartburn, acid reflux, or unpleasant taste in mouth
  4. Sore throat or hoarseness
  5. Mouth sores
  6. Difficult and/or painful swallowing, especially if there is a feeling of food getting stuck on the way down
  7. Bad breath (halitosis)
  8. Excessive belching

Complete Differential Diagnosis

In alphabetical order. [1] [2]

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

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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References

  1. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016
  2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X

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