title: [Pseudo-esophagitis in antacid abuse].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterologische Fachpraxis, Minden.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bokemeyer
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Vogt
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stadler
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wagner
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids
vernacular_title: Pseudo-Osophagitis bei Antacidumabusus.