title: Esophageal stricture caused by a Motrin tablet (ibuprofen).
abstract: A 37-year-old man experienced acute odynophagia after ingesting a single tablet of Motrin (ibuprofen, 800 mg). Because the pill was swallowed without water, a transient delay in its passage through the esophagus resulted in localized mucosal inflammation and a drug-induced stricture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Levine
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Borislow
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Rubesin
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013607:Tablets
chemical_list: D013607:Tablets; D007052:Ibuprofen