Bullous esophagitis due to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
Vesiculobullous lesions of esophagus in patients post bone marrow transplantation may occur due to infectious agents or acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). We report the case of a patient who developed a large bulla in the esophagus as a result of chronic GVHD. Potential etiologies, diagnosis and management of bullous esophagitis are reviewed.
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Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000209:etiology*; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology