title: Reflux oesophagitis resembling varices.
abstract: Three cases of established reflux oesophagitis resembling varices are presented. Although the condition is rare, the importance of distinguishing oesophagitis from varices is pointed out in order to avoid unnecessary arteriography and surgery.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004942:Esophagitis, Peptic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography