Lymphocytic Esophagitis: A Rare Disease on the Rise
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-4-2018
Description
Lymphocytic esophagitis is a rare, poorly understood disease. This case report presents a patient with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue who presented with dysphagia. He received esophageal dilation that unfortunately resulted in perforation. Biopsies showed lymphocytic esophagitis. There are very few cases in the literature describing perforation in lymphocytic esophagitis. In addition, management and treatment have been challenging for physicians; however, this case represents a complete symptomatic improvement in four to six weeks with a proton pump inhibitor.
Citation Information
Shipley, Lindsey C.; Al Momani, Laith A.; Locke, Allison; and Young, Mark, "Lymphocytic Esophagitis: A Rare Disease on the Rise" (2018). ETSU Faculty Works. 138.
https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works-2/138