Esophagitis Dissecans Superficialis: Malign Appearance of a Benign Pathology

Esophagitis dissecans superficialis (EDS), also known as sloughing esophagitis, is a very rare condition and may affect the whole esophagus, resulting in complete sloughing of the mucous membrane. EDS has been associated with various medications and dermatological conditions. In our case, EDS was su...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2020-06, Vol.12 (6)
Main Authors: Rokkam, Venkata R, Aggarwal, Avin, Taleban, Sasha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Case reports
Endoscopy
Esophagus
Etiology
Gastroenterology
Hematemesis
Hemoglobin
Internal Medicine
Pathogenesis
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Summary:Esophagitis dissecans superficialis (EDS), also known as sloughing esophagitis, is a very rare condition and may affect the whole esophagus, resulting in complete sloughing of the mucous membrane. EDS has been associated with various medications and dermatological conditions. In our case, EDS was suspected secondary to methotrexate treatment in a patient with Crohn's disease, although the definitive etiology remains unknown. It is very important for physicians to recognize the endoscopic appearance of EDS to provide appropriate clinical management and differentiate it from other esophageal disorders.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.8475