A case of exfoliative esophagitis with pemphigus vulgaris.
Dis Esophagus
; 24(3): E23-5, 2011 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-21418124
ABSTRACT
Autoimmune blistering skin diseases, including pemphigus vulgaris, rarely involve the esophagus. We report a case of exfoliative esophagitis with pemphigus vulgaris. A sloughing esophageal cast observed by endoscopy was dissected esophageal squamous epithelium in all layers. Our case is the fifth case of pemphigus vulgaris associated with esophageal cast formation recorded in the medical literature. Prednisolone was administered, and both the pemphigus vulgaris and exfoliative esophagitis improved. Upon findings of exfoliative esophagitis by endoscopic examination, we should consider the coexistence of blistering skin diseases, including pemphigus vulgaris.
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Pênfigo
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Esofagite
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article