Esophageal stricture caused by a Motrin tablet (ibuprofen).
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.
Levine
M S
MS
Department of Radiology, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
Borislow
S M
SM
Rubesin
S E
SE
O'Brien
C
C
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
D013607:Tablets; D007052:Ibuprofen