Esophagitis dissecans superficialis (esophageal cast) complicating esophageal sclerotherapy.
Esophagitis dissecans superficialis is a rare and benign condition that involves the formation of an esophageal cast. This disorder has been described in association with a variety of etiologic factors. We report a case of an esophageal cast in a patient included in a program of sclerotherapy of varices. We discuss the possible relationship existing between sclerotherapy and the development of esophagitis dissecans superficialis.
Pérez-Carreras
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Department of Medicine, University Hospital Doce de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.
Castellano
G
G
Colina
F
F
Rodríguez-Muñoz
S
S
Solís-Herruzo
J A
JA
D000368:Aged; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*