[Pseudo-esophagitis in antacid abuse].
The case of a patient with diffuse white furs in the whole esophagus is described. Esophagoscopy was suggestive of the presence of a wide-spread Candida esophagitis. The histologic and cultural examinations excluded Candida esophagitis and did not show unequivocal pathologic alterations. Detailed anamnestic exploration revealed a long existing distinct abuse of an antacid. After discontinuation of the antacid-intake a control gastroscopy was done 4 months later showing completely normal mucosa and disappearance of all furs. The present case demonstrates that antacidum intake must be encountered as differential diagnosis of esophageal white plaques.
Bokemeyer
B
B
Gastroenterologische Fachpraxis, Minden.
Vogt
U
U
Stadler
R
R
Wagner
S
S
D000863:Antacids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005756:Gastritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis
D000863:Antacids
Pseudo-Osophagitis bei Antacidumabusus.