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Rings in the esophagus are not always eosinophilic esophagitis: Case series of ring forming lymphocytic esophagitis and review of the literature
- Source :
- Endoscopy International Open, Endoscopy International Open, Vol 05, Iss 06, Pp E484-E488 (2017)
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2017.
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Abstract
- Background and study aims Lymphocytic esophagitis (LyE) is a form of chronic esophagitis characterized by edema and lymphocytic infiltration of the epithelial peripapillary fields, without eosinophils. Its significance is unclear, as it was previously thought to have little clinical impact. More recent literature, however, describes a paradigm shift suggesting a distinct entity. We report on 3 patients with dysphagia who were found to have esophageal rings on endoscopy. Histology was consistent with LyE. Additional features reported in this cohort included an esophageal web, esophageal pseudodiverticula and esophageal erythema. We also report a current literature review of the topic. The literature review reported here includes another 37 patients with LyE and rings, for a total of 40 patients. Patients with LyE may present with esophageal rings and other findings. LyE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of esophageal rings.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
medicine.diagnostic_test
business.industry
Chronic Esophagitis
medicine.disease
Dysphagia
Dermatology
Endoscopy
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
medicine.anatomical_structure
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Case report
Esophageal web
medicine
lcsh:Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
030211 gastroenterology & hepatology
Pharmacology (medical)
lcsh:RC799-869
Differential diagnosis
medicine.symptom
Esophagus
business
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Esophagitis
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 21969736 and 23643722
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Endoscopy International Open
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....d39e2aabe55fce21865ac4dc04f65a96
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-106579